Xaira Therapeutics
Principal Associate Scientist, Biology
South San Francisco, California, United States · Principal
Sponsorship not specified$110k-$138kDetected 7 days ago
LLMsPharmacologyFlow CytometryResearch
About the role
- Xaira Therapeutics is seeking a Principal Associate Scientist to join our Biology & Pharmacology team.
- This position is ideal for someone with strong experience working with immune cell systems and functional assays who enjoys bench work and contributing to data generation in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
- Execute in vitro and ex-vivo experiments to support disease biology, target validation, and therapeutic development
- Perform immune cell isolation, culture, and functional assays using primary human and/or mouse systems
- Perform functional assays such as T cell activation, proliferation, and cytokine profiling
- Generate, analyze, and clearly document experimental data to support team decision-making
- Maintain accurate lab records and ensure reproducibility of experimental workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support ongoing research programs
- Our goal to build a diverse and inclusive team began on day one, and it will never end.
Requirements
- B.S. or M.S. in Immunology, Biology, or a related field with 7+ years of relevant industry experience
- Strong hands-on experience with primary immune cell systems (human and/or mouse)
- Proven experience executing flow cytometry-based assays
- Experience with cell-based functional assays (e.g., cytokine assays, proliferation assays)
- Ability to independently execute experiments and troubleshoot technical issues
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Skills
- About Xaira Therapeutics
- Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development.
- Collectively, these technologies aim to continually enable the identification of novel therapies and to improve success in drug development.
- Xaira is headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, and London.
Compensation
- We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, seeking to provide an open, flexible, and friendly work environment to empower employees and provide them with a platform to develop their long-term careers.
- We offer a competitive package that includes base salary, bonus, and equity.
- The base pay range for this position is expected to be $110,000 to $138,000 annually; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.
Benefits
- A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants.
Company info
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