Retro

In Vivo Scientist, Osteoarthritis and Rejuvenation

Redwood City, CA Full Time
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’re building a mission-driven team of accomplished and kind individuals who embrace our startup culture of rapid iteration, transparency, and versatility.

We are seeking a motivated new member of the Tissue Reprogramming team to support the development of rejuvenation therapies for osteoarthritis (OA). In this role, you will focus on building and executing the in vivo portion of the OA research, in particular, disease model development, drug dosing, and the downstream readouts including histopathology, molecular/cellular characterization, and behavior readouts. You will report to the Tissue Reprogramming lead.

About you:
You have a good understanding of osteoarthritis biology and have hands-on experience in related histology. You enjoy hands-on work and value being organized, planning proactively, and paying attention to the details. You’re a highly collaborative team member with a “can-do” attitude and you apply a “Mission > team > individual" mindset to your work. You value direct, clear communication. You’re motivated to work on a forefront of science and produce therapies that improve patients’ health span!