Senior Researcher Biotechnology - Age Related Disorders

Senior Researcher Biotechnology - Age Related Disorders
Lisboa
Lisboa, Lisboa, Portugal

About Valvian

Valvian is a biotechnology company focused on developing advanced therapies for oncology and age related diseases.

Role Mission

The Senior Researcher will drive experimental research on cellular senescence, immune modulation and
- related pathways. This role is
- on in the laboratory, contributing directly to the scientific foundation of Valvian’s longevity pipeline and supporting early therapeutic programs.

Key Responsibilities

1. Experimental research

- Design and execute in vitro experiments related to senescence, inflammaging, immune function and metabolic stress.

- Perform assays such as flow cytometry, cytokine profiling, phenotypic screening, transcriptomics sample prep and senescence markers.

- Analyse and interpret experimental data and provide clear documentation.

2. Target and biomarker exploration

- Investigate pathways associated with aging and
- related immune dysfunction.

- Support the identification and validation of targets relevant to senescence clearance, immune rejuvenation and metabolic regulation.

3. Collaboration with AI and
- omics

- Provide curated biological data to the AI team.

- Test experimentally the biological hypotheses and predictions generated by computational models.

- Contribute to integrated analyses combining omics datasets (transcriptomics, proteomics, glycomics).

4. Support for preclinical program development

- Assist in generating data packages for internal decision points and external partners.

- Conduct preliminary efficacy and
-
- action studies.

- Prepare material for presentations, internal reviews and investors when needed.

5. Laboratory operations

- Ensure proper documentation, reproducibility and adherence to good laboratory practices.

- Help maintain equipment, reagents and lab workflows in coordination with the lab manager.

- Mentor junior researchers or interns when appropriate.

Candidate Profile

Education

- Ph
D in Cell Biology, Immunology, Biotechnology, Gerontology, Molecular Biology or related fields.

Experience

- 3 to 7 years of research experience in areas such as aging biology, senescence, chronic inflammation, immune cell biology or metabolic stress.

- Strong track record of
- on lab work and experimental design.

- Experience with
- omics or computational biology is a plus, but not required.

- Previous biotech experience is appreciated but not mandatory.

Skills

- Excellent
- lab experimental skills.

- Ability to analyse complex datasets and derive biological insights.

- Strong scientific writing skills.

- Proactive, organised and
- oriented.

- Comfortable working in a
- paced biotech environment.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to join a
- growth biotech shaping the future of healthy aging.

- Exposure to
- edge science combining wet lab, glycobiology and AI.

- Direct contribution to early discovery and preclinical programs.

- Collaboration with international centres and senior scientists.