Research Associate
US$109,000 – US$140,000 / yr base salary
Posted 25 Aug 2026
Advertised as “Senior Research Associate, Drug Discovery”
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- Expected experience
- 5+ yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
| Base salary | US$109,000 – US$140,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyBiochemistry, Bioengineering, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology (or related)
Study levelBachelor's or higher
Our Mission
Our mission is to restore cell health and resilience through cell rejuvenation to reverse disease, injury, and the disabilities that can occur throughout life.
For more information, see our website at altoslabs.com.
Our Value
Our Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos
Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.
What You Will Contribute To Altos
At Altos, your work will be at the heart of our mission to transform medicine by reversing disease and restoring cellular health. You will help develop a new generation of therapeutics rooted in an advanced understanding of cellular rejuvenation and resilience.
We are currently seeking a highly capable and motivated Senior Research Associate to join our Drug Discovery team. In this role, your primary focus will be supporting critical drug discovery and development projects by executing a wide range of biological and bioanalytical assays. We are looking for a dedicated team player who values collaborative success and open communication. Your expertise will directly advance our drug discovery campaigns across a diverse portfolio, making a significant impact on aging biology, rejuvenation, and the future of medicine.
Responsibilities
- Work both independently and collaboratively with the scientific manager to drive drug discovery and development projects.
- Culture and maintain mammalian cells, manage reagents and working stocks in addition to contributing to general lab maintenance.
- Design, optimize, automate, execute, and troubleshoot a range of assays, including cellular, biochemical, and complex in vitro bioassays.
- Standardize and optimize assay protocols and draft assay SOPs.
- Document assay methods, raw data, and results in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN), ensuring reproducibility and data integrity.
- Make presentations and present data at project team meetings to support decision making.
- The responsibilities of this role are expected to require ~80% of time dedicated to benchtop science.