Research Associate
About the role
Integrated Biosciences is expanding—and we’re looking for a driven Research Associate to join our core scientific team. We believe the integration of synthetic biology, chemistry, and AI holds the key to solving some of the most pressing challenges in age-related disease. If you’re someone who challenges conventional thinking, thrives on bold ideas, and wants to advance transformative science to discover novel medicines, we want to meet you!
Our past research associates have co-authored high-impact publications, led pivotal projects, and gone on to top-tier graduate programs and scientific careers. You’ll be part of a mission-driven company where your work has real-world impact—and your growth is a priority.
In this role, you will:
🧫 Work directly with our co-founders and report to our CEO
🧫 Design, execute, troubleshoot and lead experiments that drive our drug discovery platform targeting aging at its root causes
🧫 Contribute meaningfully to our scientific strategy and culture
🧫 Help shape the future of therapeutics with a tight-knit team committed to scientific rigor and creative exploration
Location: This role is based at Redwood LIFE in Redwood City, CA—a cutting-edge life sciences campus in the heart of the Bay Area.
Start date: We are hiring for a start date between June and August 2025.
What we are looking for
Requirements:
🧪 B.A. or B.S. degree in bioengineering, biology, chemistry, or a related field (preferred)
🧪 Willingness to work hard to moving the needle on human aging
🧪 Detail-oriented with experience working with cell cultures and chemicals in a laboratory
🧪 Demonstrated enthusiasm in cellular and molecular biology or bioengineering
🧪 Excellent execution of planned experiments, and creativity to plan new experiments
🧪 Ability to learn and adapt quickly as part of a small (10 person) team
🧪 Interest in the business of biotech, especially in regards to therapeutics and drug discovery
Nice to have:
🔬 Experience with chemical biology and drug discovery
🔬 Mouse handling experience
🔬 Experience with high-throughput chemical screening
🔬 Experience with computational biology
Get to know us
At Integrated Biosciences, we’re advancing bold research at the intersection of synthetic biology, medicinal chemistry, and AI to redefine what's possible in human health and aging. Our team is built around this vision, combining deep expertise with relentless curiosity.
Our team:
We’re a small, high-impact group of scientists with PhDs from Harvard, Princeton, Caltech, and more—authors in Nature, Science, and Cell, all without the ego. You’ll work closely with our co-founders, Dr. Felix Wong (Harvard College + PhD) and Prof. Max Wilson (Princeton PhD, UCSB faculty).
Culture:
We’re serious about science, not about rigid hierarchies. Our team is supportive, direct, and fun. Be prepared to work hard and play hard.
Compensation & benefits:
We offer excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance and a competitive salary, commensurate with the cost of living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Integrated Biosciences is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.