In Vivo Scientist, Musculoskeletal Research

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 Scientist 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 Musculoskeletal 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!

We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.

At Retro, we don’t use titles. New hires join as a “Member of X Team.” Depending on experience, this role could flex from a