Retro Biosciences develops therapies that target aging biology to extend healthy human lifespan by 10 years.
About the role
Design and execute discovery experiments to evaluate the potential of our microglial cell therapy in Alzheimer’s disease. Culture and differentiate iPSCs into CNS cell types, troubleshooting and optimizing 2D and 3D (organoids) protocols to support research experiments. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Microglial biology or differentiation of iPSCs into microglia
- Performing CNS cell transplantation procedures
More about this role
Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan.
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on scientist to join our Microglia Therapeutics team and drive discovery research in Alzheimer’s disease. You will develop in vitro and in vivo disease models, establish assays, and design and interpret experiments to investigate the therapeutic potential of our microglial cell therapy.
You are passionate about neurobiology and finding solutions to age-related neurodegenerative disease. You feel comfortable being self-directed and independent, but you understand collaborative effort is the key to Retro going farther, faster. You stay resourceful when experiments need troubleshooting and move fluidly between experimental design and the hands-on execution at the bench. You’re motivated by deepening your knowledge and doing impactful science over climbing the title ladder. You communicate clearly, seeking to understand others and create an environment where sharing ideas, welcoming scientific challenge, and working together...
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