Research Associate, Reprogramming

About you:

You’re eager to learn and pride yourself on working at the highest standard. You enjoy hands-on work and value being organized, planning, and paying attention to the details. You’re a highly collaborative team member with a “can-do” attitude and great communication skills. You’re motivated to work on a forefront of science and produce therapies that improve patient’s health span.

In this role you will:

• Perform regular culture of mammalian cells, mainly stable cell lines and iPSCs, using aseptic tissue culture techniques.
• Perform primary cell isolation from patient samples.
• Convert patient-derived cells into pluripotent stem cells.
• Perform cell-based and molecular assays to characterize the cells and prove their quality.
• Assist in processing mouse tissues and performing flow cytometry to characterize cells.
• Work collaboratively across Retro teams such as Automation, Quality and Analytics.
• Maintain an electronic lab notebook and contribute to supporting documents, such as SOPs.
• Ensure we have all reagents we need: maintain stocks, tracking usage and delivery.

You will thrive in this role if you:

• Are inspired by the goal of making cell therapies that improve people’s lives.
• Have at least 2 years of experience with standard tissue culture, working experience with iPSCs, and an excellent record of contamination-free aseptic technique.
• Have a BS degree (cell biology, bioengineering, or a related field).
• Are able to learn/uptake information quickly and have experience following established protocols.
• Find joy in helping others and working with people with different technical backgrounds.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Are highly organized, a pro-active communicator, detail-oriented, and deeply pragmatic.
• Are seeking a culture that embraces rapid iteration and open and direct communication.

It’s a bonus if you:

• Have experience working in GMP facilities
• Have experience in isolating cells from patient samples.
• Have experience with gene delivery and/or reprogramming.
• Have experience with cell characterization techniques (eg FACS/flow cytometry, IF/microscopy).

$85,000 – $93,000 a year
Total compensation also includes generous equity and the following benefits:

– Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family
– 401(k) plan with 4% matching
– Flexible time off and 10 company holidays per year
– Paid parental leave
– Annual learning & development stipend
– Daily Retro-sponsored lunch and snacks