Research Associate, Hibernation

Job overview

The Research Associate, Hibernation role is onsite in Mundelein, IL, with a stated salary range of $90,000–$100,000 per year. The role joins Until’s hibernation team. Until is developing reversible cryopreservation approaches for donated organs and describes its broader aim as helping patients bridge to future cures. The associate develops and refines whole-body cryoprotectant perfusion protocols, initially evaluating perfusion efficiency and post-perfusion organ viability. The work contributes experimental evidence and protocol improvements to the company’s organ-preservation research.

What you'll do

• Prepare solutions and equipment and assemble perfusion circuits
• support whole-body perfusion experiments by monitoring physiological parameters and controlling conditions
• document experiments
• assess post-perfusion tissue and organ integrity and cryoprotectant distribution
• process samples and report data
• review literature and design experimental tests.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

mundelein il

until

research associate

hibernation

cryopreservation

perfusion protocols

organ viability

laboratory research

rodent models

$90k–$100k

stem

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• flexible time off and paid holidays
• salary and equity
• 401(k)
• FSA and commuter benefits
• subsidized daily lunch.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or equivalent training and experience, hands-on in vivo rodent model experience, and at least two years executing complex laboratory procedures; surgical experience is highly desirable.

About the employer

Until is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.