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Come join Revalia (revaliabio.com) as a Scientist II! Revalia Bio is seeking to revolutionize biomedical innovation by honoring the gift of every organ donor.

Revalia Bio

Revalia Bio works closely with hospitals and organ procurement organizations to enable organ donation after patients pass away from incurable diseases like lung cancer that traditionally prevent donation for clinical transplantation. We then bring those organs back to life on organ perfusion technology to run transformative research studies aimed at accelerating the development of breakthrough biomedical innovations without putting patient’s lives at risk.

We are cultivating a brilliant and passionate team that must first and foremost strongly resonate with the 4 core values that are at the heart of everything we do at Revalia:

• Cultivate Deep Trust
• Adapt Relentlessly
• Persevere with Uncommon Grit
• Be a World-Class Collaborator

Scientist II | Position Overview

We are seeking a new team member in the role of Scientist II to expand our ability to honor every donor organ by transforming the future of medicine together. The Scientist II will independently perform a variety of wet laboratory procedures of technical nature as well as assist in developing and executing SOPs, protocols, and pipelines for generation of multi-dimensional data from primary human samples and organs. The position requires downstream processing of tissue and biofluids from research organs that are donated to Revalia and have undergone ex vivo perfusion. The position also includes the sample management, data analysis, data annotation and data communication. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a biochemistry or cell/molecular biology setting, will be well-trained to maintain safety conditions, and will be passionate for doing work to advance biomedical innovation.

The Scientist II will be required to work onsite Monday – Friday year-round.

Culture Requirements

• Role model the Revalia Bio’s Company Values of world class collaboration, cultivating deep trust, relentless adaptability, and to persevere with uncommon grit.
• Display high levels of personal integrity and be able to express opinions or concerns directly and without triangulation, demonstrating honesty, openness, and a positive outlook at all times.
• Seek to promote collaboration and be curious (and not judgmental) about opposing opinions.
• Ability to adapt to changing business needs or to personal development opportunities. Able to fully embrace feedback and training to continuously improve performance and relationships.
• Display determination and perseverance to problem solve, create, innovate, and develop.
• Demonstrate commitment to own personal growth and development. Be “all -in” when participating in Company activities and programs related to personal and professional development and training.
• Commitment to the growth and development of their team including participation in 360 reviews where requested.

Soft Skill Requirements

• Extremely strong written and verbal communication.
• Extremely strong organization and time management skills.
• Extremely strong emotional intelligence, collaboration and influence skills.
• A curious and inquisitive nature to attain a deep understanding of Scientific and Business Strategy.

Technical Skill Requirements

• Independently design and execute laboratory studies utilizing a range of standard and state-of-the-art assays, including but not limited to histopathology, IHC/IF, RNA/DNA and protein isolations from tissue, ELISA, western blotting, qPCR, bulk RNA sequencing, plate based-assays, flow cytometry, cell culture, and microscopy.
• Organize, analyze, and graph raw data generated from laboratory experiments using standard analysis packages (e.g., Excel, Prism, FloJo).

Responsibilities

• Maintain responsive and efficient communication, including using written reports (including but not limited to internal reports and scientific papers for publication), in person or virtual meetings (including but not limited to internal meetings and external meetings and conferences), emails, and Company online tools and portals.
• Acquire new expertise in, and develop novel and emerging laboratory assets, including through tech transfer from external organizations and experts.
• Assist in procurement and sourcing of laboratory equipment, supplies, and consumables.
• Ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team and provide/receive feedback to ensure optimal data quality and outcomes in a logistically feasible manner.
• Participate in training other biomedical and research scientists and technicians within the Company.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive documentation on activities relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the role as related to scientific, operational, regulatory, and legal requirements, including using Company online tools and platforms.
• Remain up to date with scientific literature and emerging novel technologies relevant to the performance of the duties and responsibilities of the role.
• Collaborate with other Company employees in all relevant domains (including but not limited to data science, experimental, regulatory and commercial) for the delivery of the Company vision, goals and programs.

Qualifications

• Preferred : PhD degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or relevant field with 4+ years of laboratory and benchwork experience in non-academic setting.
• Accepted: PhD degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or relevant field with 5+ years of laboratory and benchwork experience in an academic setting.

Compensation, Benefits, and Diversity Commitment

Our compensation structure includes a base and semi-annual bonus. The range for this role is $100,000-$130,000 annually. Revalia Bio operates a growth culture focused on High Performance Teams and individual personal development. Along with monthly coaching, we provide extensive opportunities for professional development, training and mentoring.

Revalia Bio provides comprehensive benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, Disability, and a wellness program available on day one of employment. Full-time employees are eligible for up to 5 paid sick days and 23 PTO days per calendar year, excluding national holidays.

Revalia Bio acknowledges and celebrates the diversity of our workforce, is dedicated to creating an equitable workplace, is committed to fostering an inclusive environment, and aims to create a workplace culture where every individual feels a sense of belonging. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or genetic makeup. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation please email