Research Associate/Senior Research Associate, Translational Aging Biology
at Calico
South San Francisco, CA
Who We Are:
Calico (Calico Life Sciences LLC) is an Alphabet-founded research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies and model systems to increase our understanding of the biology that controls human aging. Calico will use that knowledge to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Calico’s highly innovative technology labs, its commitment to curiosity-driven discovery science, and, with academic and industry partners, its vibrant drug-development pipeline, together create an inspiring and exciting place to catalyze and enable medical breakthroughs.
Position Description:
Calico is seeking a highly motivated, inquisitive and skilled RA/SRA to join a multidisciplinary team to help discover and validate potential targets predicted to slow human aging and counteract age-related disease for entry into Calico’s drug-development pipeline. The candidate will be expected to work independently, use cutting-edge technology, actively collaborate with other groups and multi-task across multiple concurrent projects. This position provides an exciting opportunity for growth, intellectual ownership and collaboration.
Key Responsibilities:
Jump start, optimize and become an expert in diverse cell-based and in vivo assays
Work closely and collaboratively with experts across Calico (e.g. physiology, flow cytometry, genomics, microscopy teams)
Conduct rigorous, well-controlled experiments, sometimes on a tight timeline
Develop a deep understanding and ownership of your projects
Contribute to Calico’s collaborative and innovative research environment
Contribute to impactful publications and scientific presentations, both internally and externally
Position Requirements:
BS or MS degree in Biology or a related discipline
At least 2 years of hands-on lab experience
Strong technical skills at the bench
Hands-on experience with in vivo techniques, including mouse handling, injection and tissue harvest
Hands-on experience with cell biology techniques (Western blot, ELISA, flow cytometry) and microscopy
Strong working knowledge of genetics, cell biology, molecular genetics and physiology
Experience with histology
Must be willing to work onsite five days per week
Must submit a cover letter with your application
Valuable Additional Skills:
Experience with in vitro and in vivo angiogenesis assays
Basic knowledge of biostatistics and coding (e.g. R, Python)
Experience with histology data analysis (QuPath)
The estimated base salary range for this role is $102,000 - $130,000. Actual pay will be based on a number of factors including experience and qualifications. This position is also eligible for two annual cash bonuses.