Research Technician — Tissue Processing and Cell Culture

Job overview

The Research Technician — Tissue Processing and Cell Culture role is onsite in Redwood City, CA, with compensation of $75,000–$95,000 per year. Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by aging biology, focusing on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function and extend healthy lifespan. The technician keeps sample workflows moving by processing tissues, coordinating time-sensitive work with the in vivo team, and supporting cell-culture workflows. Accurate sample handling, records, and collaboration help the HSC team generate and organize materials and data for preclinical studies and downstream assays; learning cell therapy manufacturing is an opportunity as the program progresses.

What you'll do

• Execute day-to-day isolation of immune cells from animal blood, bones, and spleen
• coordinate with the in vivo team to handle preclinical study materials promptly and correctly
• support media preparation, media changes, and cell-culture maintenance for iPSC/iHSC differentiation workflows, including weekend coverage as part of a team rotation
• assist with sample preparation and handoff for downstream assays including flow cytometry
• help organize readout datasets with the compbio team
• maintain sample labels, culture logs, inventory, and reagent tracking
• contribute to SOPs and process improvements
• maintain a clean cell-culture work area.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

research technician

tissue processing

cell culture

redwood city ca

retro

full-time

immune cell isolation

mouse tissues

ipsc/ihsc workflows

flow cytometry

weekend team rotation

$75k–$95k

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and family, 401(k) with 4% matching, unlimited time off, 10 company holidays, annual learning and development stipend, free lunch, and snacks.

Why this role

Opportunity to learn cell therapy manufacturing; medical, dental, and vision insurance; 401(k) with 4% matching; unlimited time off and 10 company holidays; annual learning and development stipend; free lunch and snacks.

About the employer

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