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We are hiring the lab team for our new R&D facility in Metro Manila, Philippines. The Manila lab will be the cornerstone of our experimental efforts, enabling ultra large-scale in vivo neuroscience and data generation to power the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics. We have openings across a range of scientific and operational roles.
We are hiring the lab team for our new R&D facility in Metro Manila, Philippines. The Manila lab will be the cornerstone of our experimental efforts, enabling ultra large-scale in vivo neuroscience and data generation to power the discovery of novel neurotherapeutics. We have openings across a range of scientific and operational roles.
Head of Lab Operations
Head of Lab Operations
Role & Responsibilities
As Head of Lab Operations, you will:
Oversee daily operations of Exin’s wet lab facility, ensuring smooth, efficient, and safe workflows.
Establish and maintain lab infrastructure: ordering, inventory management, equipment maintenance, biosafety compliance.
Conducting and supporting research operations (behavioral neuroscience, electrophysiology, imaging), including coordination of animal care and experimental scheduling.
Work closely with scientists and founders to enable rapid and reliable data generation.
Manage vendors and procurement.
Train and support lab staff in best practices for safety, record-keeping, and experimental procedures.
Implement and oversee protocols for regulatory compliance (biosafety, animal welfare, chemical handling).
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical sciences, or related field.
Familiarity with basic techniques in molecular biology (PCR, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, histology)
2+ years of hands-on wet lab experience, ideally including mouse/rat models.
Experience with lab management, operations, or facility setup.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Familiarity with health & safety, biosafety, and animal facility regulations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong leadership background.
Excellent communication skills in English
Preferred:
Experience in neuroscience labs (e.g., electrophysiology, behavior, imaging, molecular biology).
Basic programming experience in Python
Previous involvement in establishing new facilities or scaling lab operations.
Comfort working in a startup environment: adaptable, resourceful, and proactive.
Why Join Us?
Shape the foundation of a cutting-edge neuroscience lab from day one.
Competitive compensation, adjusted based on experience.
Be part of a mission-driven company building the future of brain medicine.
Work on therapies that will cure patients suffering from devastating brain disorders.
Help establish the first-of-its-kind neuroscience R&D hub in Southeast Asia, creating a regional center of excellence for brain medicine.
To Apply: Send your CV, outline of a cool project you worked on, and 3 bullet points on why you are qualified to be Exin’s lab manager to founders@exintherapeutics.com with the subject line Head of Lab operations – Manila.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person in our brand new facility in BGC, Manila, Philippines.
Veterinarian / Veterinary technician
Veterinarian / Veterinary technician
Role & Responsibilities
As Veterinarian / Veterinary technician, you will:
Perform rodent survival surgeries with aseptic technique and oversee perioperative care.
Maintain and calibrate surgical equipment, manage surgical inventory and sterility workflows.
Coordinate with scientists on experimental timelines, target coordinates, and QC criteria; collaborate with the engineers to integrate hardware.
Qualifications
Required (any one profile is acceptable):
Veterinarian, Veterinary Technician, or experienced animal surgeon/technologist.
Excellent communication skills in English
Preferred:
Basic lab skills.
Exposure to neuroscience experiments.
Comfort in a fast-paced startup: proactive, resourceful, hands-on.
Why Join Us?
Run the surgical efforts of a cutting-edge neuroscience program from day one.
Competitive compensation.
Direct impact on therapies that could change patients’ lives.
To Apply: Send your CV, outline of a previous project involving animals you worked on, and 3 bullet points on why you are qualified to run Exin’s surgical efforts to founders@exintherapeutics.com with the subject line Veterinarian / Veterinary technician – Manila.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person in our brand new facility in BGC, Manila, Philippines.
Biologist
Biologist
Role & Responsibilities
As Biologist, you will:
Design and execute neuroscience experiments.
Collect and manage high-quality datasets across multiple modalities.
Develop and refine experimental protocols, SOPs, and training documents.
Handle and maintain animal colonies, ensuring ethical care and compliance with welfare standards.
Collaborate with the broader scientific team to align experiments with therapeutic discovery goals.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s or PhD in neuroscience, biology, biomedical sciences, or related fields.
Previous experience working in a wet lab.
Strong skills in data collection, and record-keeping.
Ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills in English
Preferred:
Prior experience with animal models.
Proficiency in Python.
Experience in 3D modelling (Blender, SolidWorks)
Startup or fast-paced R&D environment experience.
Why Join Us?
Be the scientist driving in vivo neuroscience experiments at Exin’s new lab.
Work at the cutting edge of neuroscience, and drug discovery.
Competitive compensation.
Shape the future of neurotherapeutics and directly impact patients’ lives.
To Apply: Send your CV, outline of a cool project you worked on, and 3 bullet points on why you are qualified to be Exin’s biologist to founders@exintherapeutics.com with the subject line Biologist – Manila.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person in our brand new facility in BGC, Manila, Philippines.
Engineer
Engineer
Role & Responsibilities
As Exin’s first Engineer, you will:
Design and build experimental rigs for behavioral neuroscience, electrophysiology, and imaging.
Develop custom hardware/software solutions to support experimental automation and data collection.
Integrate off-the-shelf systems with custom modifications (e.g., cameras, sensors, microcontrollers).
Maintain and troubleshoot lab hardware to ensure smooth experimental workflows.
Collaborate closely with neuroscientists to translate research needs into functional, reliable setups.
Document builds, maintain CAD files and wiring diagrams, and train lab members in safe/effective use of rigs.
Stay on top of new tools and technologies to enhance experimental efficiency.
Qualifications
Required:
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in engineering (mechanical, electrical, biomedical, or related).
Hands-on experience designing and building hardware for research or industrial applications.
Programming experience in C++ (e.g. Arduino), Python, or MATLAB for device control and data acquisition.
Strong skills in CAD (e.g., Blender, SolidWorks), prototyping and experience with electronics, microcontrollers (Arduino, Raspberry Pi), and sensors.
Comfortable with basic machining and 3D printing.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently.
Excellent communication skills in English
Preferred:
Knowledge of optics, cameras, or imaging systems.
Familiarity with experimental automation and closed-loop systems.
Startup or fast-paced R&D experience.
Why Join Us?
Build the rigs that will drive Exin’s discovery engine from the ground up.
Be the key engineer in a fast-growing, mission-driven startup.
Competitive compensation.
Help create therapies that could transform millions of lives.
To Apply: Send your CV, Github if available, 3D design portfolio if available, and 3 bullet points on why you are qualified to be Exin’s first engineer to founders@exintherapeutics.com with the subject line Engineer – Manila.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person in our brand new facility in BGC, Manila, Philippines.
Lab technician
Lab technician
Role & Responsibilities
As a Lab technician, you’ll be the backbone of day-to-day animal care and lab operations. You will:
Perform daily husbandry for mice/rats: cage changes, feeding/watering, enrichment, health/wellness checks, and room sanitation according to approved procedures.
Maintain a clean, well-stocked vivarium and lab: autoclave/sterilize cages and tools, manage waste streams, track inventory of chow, bedding, PPE, and supplies.
Support colony management: sexing, weaning, basic ID, and accurate electronic record-keeping; coordinate with scientists on schedules and counts.
Receive and acclimate animal shipments; monitor room environmental parameters (temp, humidity, light cycles) and report issues promptly.
Assist research days logistically (animal transfers, weighing, basic handling) while ensuring welfare and compliance; no survival surgeries.
Keep lab spaces running: restock consumables, run glasswash/autoclave cycles, calibrate basic equipment, and help with simple solution preps.
Document everything with rigor (daily logs, health notes, checklists) and support biosafety/animal-welfare compliance.
Participate in early-morning/rotating weekend/holiday duties.
Qualifications
Required:
HS diploma with 1–2 years in an animal facility or BS in a life-science field.
Comfort working with mice/rats and a compassionate, welfare-first mindset.
Familiarity with standard husbandry, sanitation, and PPE/biosafety practices.
Excellent organization and record-keeping; basic computer skills (Google Sheets/Docs).
Ability to lift ~10-20 kg, stand for extended periods, and perform repetitive tasks reliably.
Willingness to work early shifts and rotating weekends/holidays.
Excellent communication skills in English.
Preferred:
AALAS ALAT (or equivalent) and experience in AAALAC/IACUC-governed facilities.
Experience with colony workflows (breeding schedules, weaning/sexing, inventory).
Lab operations skills (autoclave, glass washing, buffer prep, inventory systems).
Basic data skills (Excel/docs) for logs and simple summaries.
Startup or fast-paced R&D experience.
Why Join Us?
Be the operational heartbeat of a cutting-edge neuroscience lab from day one.
Clear growth paths (Colony Manager, Research Assistant, Lab Ops Lead).
Competitive compensation.
Help build a first-of-its-kind neuroscience R&D hub in Southeast Asia and contribute to therapies aimed at curing devastating brain disorders.
To Apply: Send your CV, your earliest start date, and 3 bullet points on why you’re a great fit (bonus: a brief example of a process improvement you implemented) to founders@exintherapeutics.com with the subject line Lab technician – Manila.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person in our brand new facility in BGC, Manila, Philippines.
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