Lab Materials + Logistics Specialist (Redwood City)

Lab Materials + Logistics Specialist

Retro develops therapies for diseases driven by the biology of aging. We focus on cellular reprogramming and autophagy to rejuvenate cell and tissue function with the ultimate aim of adding 10 years to healthy human lifespan.

We're building a mission-driven team of accomplished and kind individuals who embrace our startup culture of rapid iteration, transparency, and versatility.

We are hiring a new member of our SciOps team whose primary focus will be on supporting the movement and tracking of materials and supplies, ensuring efficient logistics across labs and storage spaces, and contributing to lab operations support to keep science moving smoothly. You will be a part of the Science Operations team - a close-knit group of dedicated, resourceful humans, and you'll report to their fearless leader.

About you :

You have a keen eye for detail and love creating efficient systems that others can rely on. You enjoy both logistics-driven tasks and the challenge of dynamic troubleshooting. No task is too small and if you see something that needs doing, you don't wait to be told before jumping in to help. You love a challenge and when given the chance to work on something new, you're resourceful and scrappy. You're energized by the idea of contributing directly to our team's operational excellence and enabling groundbreaking science every day.

What you'll do in this role :

• Streamline and centralize how we receive, track, and move materials across labs, offices, warehouse, and loading zones - making sure everything gets where it needs to go, when it needs to be there.
• Take charge of receiving, inspecting, logging, and distributing everything from small office deliveries to freight shipments - keeping our flow organized and ensuring nothing slips through the cracks.
• Prepare and pack shipments, including domestic and international - from basic office supplies to lab equipment to the occasional hazardous material - making sure everything is safe, compliant, and ready to go.
• Support lab readiness and safety through monitoring material storage, maintaining inventory of critical supplies, and coordinating secure access to sensitive materials or spaces.
• Support day-to-day operational needs in labs and adjacent spaces, such as moving equipment, organizing storage, or assisting with space set-ups to keep workflows smooth.
• Work closely with the Sci Ops team and external vendors - keeping projects moving and timelines on track, and making sure no one's left guessing about what's next.
• Serve as a key on-call responder for facility emergencies and urgent issues, including critical shipments, supply shortages, and urgent logistical support. This is a rotating team responsibility which includes some nights, weekends, and holidays.

You might thrive in this role if you :

Bonus if you :

$85,000 - $95,000 a year

Total compensation also includes generous equity and benefits.

Benefits and perks :

We take pride in cultivating an environment that fosters collaboration, open communication, and authenticity. We believe that great results are best delivered by a highly creative team working in concert. We are an equal opportunity employer; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are diverse in background and singular in mission.