Cell Scientist

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Scientist

Ageing is one of the greatest challenges of our time. As the major risk factor for diseases and functional decline, it is at the root of the most devastating health problems we face. Science has demonstrated that we can slow the ageing process and extend the lives of animals in the laboratory.

At EPITERNA, our mission is to translate these breakthroughs into longer and healthier lives for both pets and people. Our team develops affordable products that can safely slow the ageing process to prevent age-related disease, delay functional decline, and extend life.

We have sufficient funding from investors who are deeply aligned with our mission, so while we are an early-stage start-up, we have the necessary resources to develop best in class research and clinical infrastructure.

We are looking for a scientist to join our team, experienced in cell culture, aging and drug screening. You will be part of a multidisciplinary team and support our efforts to identify interventions that can extend health span and lifespan.

What you’ll do

Develop and implement high throughput screening on a variety of platforms including automated microscopy, microfluidics, robotic handling, and FACS.

Knowledge of good laboratory practices.

Adhere to project plans independently, following protocols, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work schedules with self-sufficiency.

Optimize viability assays for cell aging, senescence assays, aging biomarkers.

Implement new biological assays in various cell types in vitro.

Interaction and collaboration with bioinformatician for development of automated workflows.

What you’re bringing

A PhD in biology, biotechnology, or any other relevant field.

Experience with cell culture, aging, and drug screening. Strong publication record.

Strong analytical skills for interpreting scientific research, including study design, data analysis, and the ability to draw meaningful conclusions from complex information.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.

Highly organized, adept at project management, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.

A team-oriented mindset, comfortable working in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.

What you’ll find here

We are a small but growing team of ambitious scientists, physicians, and engineers. We understand that our mission will not be simple or quick, but we are determined to create more time that matters.

We are a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary, and pragmatic team and care deeply about creating a company culture that allows everyone to thrive and grow.

We are committed to rethink how we provide healthcare, from treatment of diseases to preventive care and from just extending health to slow down aging and extend life. If you want to deliver the very best outcomes to your patients rather than following common wisdom of how healthcare works, you will love it here.

Our processes, company size and personal responsibilities are not yet established and will change faster than in a corporate environment. This means there is a lot of room for you to take responsibility and move fast, but it can also be overwhelming at times.

Logistics

We would like you to join as soon as possible.

You would join us here in Lausanne, Switzerland (it’s a beautiful place). We work mostly on-site. We believe this is important especially now at the beginning so we can create together EPITERNA’s culture.

We are in the biotechnology campus at the Biopole (Epalinges).

Job Types: 100%, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location