Associate Scientist

Altis Biosystems provides human derived cell based pre-clinical testing services and products for the pharmaceutical and biotechnology markets. The core technology, Repli Gut, features a layer of human intestinal stem and differentiated cells – either of the large or small intestine – that can be used for compound screening, disease modeling, and microbiome research. The platform can be used to study many aspects of drug disposition including toxicity, metabolism, drug absorption, and efficacy.

Our customers consist primarily of pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies looking for a GI based pre‑clinical drug screening platform that replicates the human body’s native biology compared to other testing methods such as animal testing or cell lines.

Altis is looking to expand upon the successful initial commercialization of the technology in 2018.

Altis maintains a robust R&D effort dedicated to establishing cutting‑edge experimental systems to interrogate disease pathophysiology and broadly support commercial development of our core technology.

Associate Scientist

Full‑time, On‑site

Altis Biosystems Inc. is seeking a full‑time Associate Scientist to join our commercial team that will focus on supporting Project Leads to design, execute, synthesize data into conclusions, and present results to clients. The Associate Scientist will be expected to progress into managing their own clients within the first year.

• Support Project Leads with client project execution, including planning, scheduling, and day‑to‑day lab work.
• Perform mammalian cell culture and downstream assays (e.g., cytotoxicity assays, ELISAs, RNA extraction, IF staining/imaging) following established methods and quality expectations.
• Analyze and interpret data, create figures/tables, and summarize results for internal updates and client deliverables.
• Draft and contribute to client‑facing reports and assist with presenting results to internal and external audiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and compliant lab environment; complete routine lab maintenance to support equipment readiness, safety, and efficiency.
• Communicate proactively about progress, risks, and bandwidth, and collaborate cross‑functionally to meet project timelines.
• Flexible hours may be required, including occasional weekend coverage on a rotating call schedule to support critical projects or team needs, with advance notice provided whenever possible.

• BS with 3+ years of relevant experience, or MS with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience with client communication and/or supporting external stakeholders.
• Experience synthesizing data and presenting to internal and external audiences (written and verbal).
• Hands‑on experience with mammalian cell culture and common molecular/cellular techniques (e.g., cytotoxicity assays, ELISAs, RNA extraction, IF staining and imaging).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel for data analysis and organization, and Graph Pad Prism.
• Familiarity with project tracking tools (e.g., Wrike, MS Project, or similar).
• Strong interpersonal skills: clear communicator, collaborative teammate, ownership mindset, adaptable, and professional with feedback/conflict.

• Experience with organoids and/or primary multicellular model systems.
• Background in intestinal biology and/or immunology.
• Experience with GLP/GMP or quality systems.
• Experience contributing to scientific writing (e.g., technical reports, manuscripts).