Retro Biosciences is a fast-growing biopharma startup using high-throughput, high-dimensional approaches to develop therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We are looking to expand our exceptional team at our Redwood City location.

We are looking for a highly organized and self-motivated person to leadour

Research Automation team. The research automation team is a multifaceted team of scientists and engineers who partner with our scientific programs to automate and streamline their processes and accelerate the science. As a leader of the team, you will coordinate the team’s efforts towards the highest-impact solutions for Retro. You should be someone who craves a challenge and feels energized to roll up their sleeves alongside the group. You will report to the CEO.

This position is an onsite role based in Redwood City.

Responsibilities

Work cross-functionally to develop a deep understanding of the scientific processes and identify the key bottlenecks that could be improved with automation.

Research and continually develop your knowledge of state-of-the-art tools that Retro can use to advance our research in innovative ways.

Work in lock-step with scientific teams to automate key experiments and increase research velocity, as well as develop novel assays in-house.

Develop a deep understanding of the skills within the automation team in order to most effectively allocate team time and resources.

Work as a collaborative leader to align automation team on the highest-impact work for Retro as a whole.

Qualifications (at least 2/3 of these):

Highly knowledgeable in a bio/technical or bioengineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.

Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Knowledge of commercial liquid handling systems.

Experience with assay development.

Proficiency with any major programming language (especially python).

Experience with one or more of the following standard life-science application areas: microbiology, molecular biology, flow cytometry, high content analysis (HCA), high throughput screening (HTS), genomics, and sequencing.

You will enjoy this role if:

You are excited about 10x faster iteration loops than big pharma & academic labs and vertical integration of core, mission-critical functions.

You enjoy highly cross-functional work and can balance multiple competing priorities.

You lead through collaboration with and empowerment of your team.

You practice clear and direct communication.

You iterate rapidly to find the unknown unknowns.

You are happy to jump in and help with any task that comes your way.

You are enthusiastic about creatively experimenting, learning, and improving.

Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

Benefits and perks:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family

- 401(k) plan with 4% matching

- Unlimited time off and 10 company holidays per year

- Paid parental leave

- Annual learning & development stipend

- Daily company-sponsored lunch and snacks

Additional Information

About Retro

Our leadership team is a group of mission-driven, kind, and thoughtful individuals. We take pride in evolving a work environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative group working in concert. We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Retro

Research Automation Lead