Microglia Scientist
Retro
About this role
This role is part of Retro's Microglia Therapeutics team, focused on advancing a cell therapy for Alzheimer’s disease within the broader mission of targeting aging biology. The position centers on using iPSC-derived CNS cell types and disease modeling to support translational research efforts. The scientist will contribute to characterizing cell therapies and developing functional assays to enable progression toward clinical applications. The environment is highly collaborative, creative, and mission-driven.
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About Retro
retro.bioRetro Bio is a mission-driven biotechnology company focused on extending healthy human lifespan by 10 years. They develop therapeutics that target core aging processes, combining deep biology with data-driven discovery and translational research to advance candidate interventions toward the clinic. Retro Bio collaborates across academia and industry and builds interdisciplinary teams to accelerate programs that delay or reverse age-related decline.
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About Retro
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$118k – $161k
per year