Research Associate II or Senior, In Vitro
BIOAGE LABS
BioAge Labs (BIOA) is finding new ways to treat disease by targeting the mechanisms of aging, with the ultimate goal of increasing healthy human lifespan. https://bioagelabs.com
We are seeking a skilled Research Associate II or Senior Research Associate to join our in vitro preclinical team and play a vital role in driving our drug discovery efforts.
The Role: In this position, you will apply your technical expertise to support and execute laboratory research activities with a focus on molecular and cellular biology. This role involves hands-on experimental execution, data analysis, and contributions to study design, with the scope of responsibility and independence determined by experience and demonstrated expertise. The Research Associate will also be responsible for presenting and communicating data at internal scientific meetings, helping to optimize protocols and workflows, as well as maintaining equipment and common lab reagents. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Emeryville, CA.
You: You have robust lab research and experimental skills honed through deep experience working in a clinical research environment. Your motivation and organizational skills allow you to manage multiple studies simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. You are a team player excited to expand your scientific skills while contributing to groundbreaking therapies targeting aging-related diseases.
Essential Job Duties:
- Execution of cell-based assays and biochemical experiments under the direction of a Scientist.
- Actively participate in data analysis, experimental design, and optimization of new protocols and assays.
- Manage the preparation and curation of biological samples, including blood, tissues, and cells from pre-clinical studies.
- Cultivate mammalian cell lines and primary mammalian cells from multiple sources.
- Effectively communicate study results and present data at group meetings.
- Lead in data organization and management within secure database platforms.
- Develop, review, and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Participate in reagent and consumable inventory and ordering.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Strong technical skills in mammalian cell culture, ELISA, western blotting, RNA isolation from cells and tissue and qPCR required. Hands-on experience with flow cytometry and IHC is a plus.
- Previous experience in the development and execution of cell-based assays including cell-based potency determinations is required.
- Ability to work independently and as a team under the leadership of senior scientists.
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- High diligence in documentation and adherence to safety protocols.
- Proficient in computer applications relevant to laboratory research.
- Capable of multitasking in a fast-paced and dynamic research environment.
- Proficiency in Prism, Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of data analysis platforms such as FlowJo and Image J is preferred.
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology, immunology or related field, with 3+ years of relevant laboratory experience. Candidates with pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience will be prioritized.
Our company
BioAge is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company harnessing the biology of human aging to develop new therapies for metabolic diseases. The Company’s human-first discovery platform analyzes proprietary multi-omics data captured over decades to identify molecular pathways that drive metabolic aging and disease. BioAge’s lead program, BGE-102, is a potent, orally available, brain-penetrant NLRP3 inhibitor being developed for cardiovascular risk and retinal diseases. The Company is also advancing oral and injectable APJ agonists—exercise mimetics with the potential to enhance incretin-driven weight loss and restore healthy body composition in obesity. BioAge’s discovery platform is validated by ongoing research collaborations with Novartis and Lilly. BioAge has been listed on Nasdaq (BIOA) since 2024. For additional information about BioAge, visit the company’s website at https://bioagelabs.com.
Our workplace
BioAge offers competitive compensation and benefits, as well as generous paid time off in addition to company-observed holidays. We provide comprehensive health and wellness benefits (medical, dental, and vision insurance) and a 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching employer contributions, and we support families through childcare and fertility benefits. We also pride ourselves in giving employees many opportunities for career development, including a generous annual budget for continued learning and a dedication to training and skill development. This position is onsite at our Emeryville, CA location. The salary for this role is expected to be approximately $95,000 - $105,000, depending on whether offered a role as Research Associate II or Senior. We are open to the concept that different experience levels add value to the team in different ways, and therefore will consider a variety of experience and offer commensurate pay.
At BioAge, we embrace diversity and differences while we learn from each other, and we believe that every team member has an important role to play. We are an equal opportunity employer. BioAge prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. BioAge conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.