Who we are:

Calico is a research and development company whose mission is to harness advanced technologies to increase our understanding of the biology that controls lifespan, and to devise interventions that enable people to lead longer and healthier lives. Executing on this mission will require an unprecedented level of interdisciplinary effort and a long-term focus for which funding is already in place.

Position description:

Calico is seeking a Research Associate/Senior Research Associate who is excited to be part of a research team focused on translational research in integrated physiology, metabolism and other aging associated diseases. The role requires an experienced in vivo scientist with a strong background in biology, including expertise with various animal disease models, tumor biology, physiology, animal surgery and pharmacology. We are seeking a self-motivated individual who has clearly demonstrated a passion for physiological experimentation. The successful candidate must function as an integral member of the in vivo biology team, responsible for all aspects of physiological testing and needs to be detail-oriented, highly organized, flexible in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities, capable of adopting new technologies, and have great time-management skills.

Position requirements:

• Ph.D. or BS/MS with minimum 3 years of relevant lab experience with in vivo preclinical disease modeling. Proven track record of precise execution and analysis of in vivo studies is required
• Demonstrate high level of independence in performing all aspects of in vivo experiments, but also function as an effective team player and enthusiastic collaborator with an expectation and opportunity to work in a coordinated manner with other members of the cross-functional team
• Possess excellent time management skills and manage experiments in several projects concurrently
• Maintain accurate experimental records and generate scientific data reports for project team discussion and future publications
• Comply with Calico IACUC regulations, animal use protocols, experimental study design protocols and standard operating procedures in place for conducting preclinical studies
• Possess in vitro skills such as Western blotting, ELISA, DNA/RNA prep, qPCR, histopathology/immunohistochemistry, and data analysis tools (preferred)
• Need to possess clear, effective written and verbal communication skills