Roman Health Pharmacy LLC

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.. Work in lock-step with scientific teams to automate key experiments and increase research velocity, as well as develop novel assays in-house.. Highly knowledgeable in a bio/technical or bioengineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience.. Experience with assay development.. 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.

automation lead

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 lead our 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 <ul><li>Work cross-functionally to develop a deep understanding of the scientific processes and identify the key bottlenecks that could be improved with automation. </li><li>Research and continually develop your knowledge of state-of-the-art tools that Retro can use to advance our research in innovative ways. </li><li>Work in lock-step with scientific teams to automate key experiments and increase research velocity, as well as develop novel assays in-house. </li><li>Develop a deep understanding of the skills within the automation team in order to most effectively allocate team time and resources. </li><li>Work as a collaborative leader to align automation team on the highest-impact work for Retro as a whole. </li> </ul>Qualifications (at least 2/3 of these): <ul><li>Highly knowledgeable in a bio/technical or bioengineering discipline with 5+ years of relevant experience. </li><li>Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment. </li><li>Knowledge of commercial liquid handling systems. </li><li>Experience with assay development. </li><li>Proficiency with any major programming language (especially python). </li><li>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. </li> </ul>You will enjoy this role if: <ul><li>You are excited about 10x faster iteration loops than big pharma & academic labs and vertical integration of core, mission-critical functions. </li><li>You enjoy highly cross-functional work and can balance multiple competing priorities. </li><li>You lead through collaboration with and empowerment of your team. </li><li>You practice clear and direct communication. </li><li>You iterate rapidly to find the unknown unknowns. </li><li>You are happy to jump in and help with any task that comes your way. </li><li>You are enthusiastic about creatively experimenting, learning, and improving. </li> </ul> $150,000 - $190,000 a year 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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