Senior Scientist I/II: Investigative Pathologist

Our Value

The Single Altos Value: Everyone Owns Achieving Our Inspiring Mission.
Diversity at Altos Labs has been named one of the Top 3 Biotech Companies and ranked for the second year on the Forbes 2026 Best Startups in America list. At Altos, exceptional scientists and industry leaders from around the world work together to advance a shared mission. Our intentional focus is on Belonging, so that all employees know that they are valued for their unique perspectives. We are all accountable for sustaining a diverse and inclusive environment.

What You Will Contribute To Altos

We are seeking a very highly motivated, creative, and collaborative individual who is passionate and dedicated to employing their scientific knowledge to help restore cell health and resilience to reverse disease. This position is ideal for candidates who have successfully completed their Residency Training Program and graduate studies and are seeking practical, hands-on experience, mentorship, and career development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely in project teams including basic science and early researchers to understand target biology paying particular attention to how molecular mechanisms could drive disease pathophysiology at the tissue and organism level
• Build strong trusting partnerships, working closely on the research and deep science, supporting the bridge from basic science to humans
• Perform detailed histological evaluations of tissue samples to identify compound-related treatment effects, including toxicity and pharmacology
• Contribute to the design of in-vivo studies and provide clinical pathology and histopathological data interpretation
• Aid disease model selection and characterization, biomarker discovery, and data interpretation
• Guide the development of novel molecular pathology assays and digital image analysis algorithms
• Contributes to a team culture that promotes continuous improvement, ownership, professional growth, and inclusion
• Contribute to the cross-functional to the creation and review of study reports

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) and formal pathology residency training (DACVP or DECVP certification or eligibility)
• PhD in Pathology or closely related discipline highly desirable
• Demonstrable understanding of how to work effectively in cross-functional research teams