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Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology

NewLimit

South San Francisco, CAFull-time$130–180K/yrPosted 6mo agoVerified open 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$130–180K/yr
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

NewLimit is hiring a Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology. NewLimit is seeking a highly motivated Scientist or Senior Scientist in Immunology to lead discovery-to-preclinical research on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, focusing on T cell and regulatory T cell biology, and to design and implement screening assays supporting lead selection and preclinical development.

Key focus areas include Collaborate with Single Cell, Epigenetic Editing, and Predictive Modeling teams to design epigenetic reprogramming interventions for T cells, Develop scalable functional assays in T cells and Tregs to predict therapeutic activity and inform lead selection, and Design and lead in vivo and in vitro immunology studies to support target discovery, validation, and preclinical development.

Successful candidates bring Ph.D. In Immunology, Cell Biology, Or Related Field, 2+ Years Of Industry Experience With Ph.D., and BS/MS. Important skills include Immunology, Cell Biology, In Vitro Screening Assays, Preclinical Efficacy Studies, Safety Studies, and Mechanism-Of-Action Studies. Preferred (not required): Pooled In Vitro Screening Approaches, Pooled In Vivo Screening Approaches, Bulk Readouts, and Single-Cell Readouts.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ImmunologyCell BiologyIn Vitro Screening AssaysPreclinical Efficacy StudiesSafety StudiesMechanism-of-Action StudiesFunctional GenomicsPooled Perturbation ScreeningMachine Learning ModelsEpigenetic Reprogramming InterventionsIntegration and Interpretation of Complex, Multi-Modal DatasetsScalable Functional AssaysTarget DiscoveryTarget ValidationPreclinical DevelopmentInflammatory Disease BiologyAutoimmune Disease BiologyTreg BiologyTreg DifferentiationTreg StabilityTreg Suppressive FunctionAuthoring Study ReportsInternal Data PackagesRegulatory-Supporting DocumentationMentoring Junior ScientistsCollaborative Scientific CultureRigorous Scientific CulturePresenting DataPresenting AnalysesPresenting Scientific RecommendationsMulti-Parameter Flow CytometryDesigning in Vivo Models of Autoimmune DiseasePrimary Immune Cell IsolationEx Vivo CultureTreg Functional AssayIND-Supporting Study ReportsPooled in Vitro Screening ApproachesPooled in Vivo Screening ApproachesBulk ReadoutsSingle-Cell ReadoutsCRISPR Fitness ScreensPerturb-SeqCROP-SeqRheumatoid Arthritis ModelsColitis ModelsManaging CROsPartnering With CROsStudy Design AlignmentTimelines AlignmentData Quality AlignmentDesigning in Vivo ModelsAuthoring IND-Supporting Study ReportsPooled in Vitro ScreeningPooled in Vivo ScreeningPythonRCollaborate With Single Cell Technology TeamCollaborate With Epigenetic Editing TeamCollaborate With Predictive Modeling TeamDevelop Scalable Functional AssaysDesign in Vivo Immunology StudiesLead in Vivo Immunology StudiesDesign in Vitro Immunology StudiesLead in Vitro Immunology StudiesInflammatory Disease Biology ExpertiseAutoimmune Disease Biology ExpertiseDrive Research in Treg BiologyAuthor Study ReportsMentor Junior ScientistsPresent DataPresent AnalysesPresent Scientific Recommendations

Qualifications

Ph.D. In Immunology, Cell Biology, or a Related Field2+ Years of Industry ExperienceBS/MS8+ Years of Relevant Industry Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Parental Leave
Paid Time Off

Full job description

About NewLimit NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We’re developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.

Position NewLimit is seeking a highly motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist in Immunology to lead and execute key discovery-to-preclinical research efforts in inflammatory and autoimmune diseases, with a strong emphasis on T cell and regulatory T cell (Treg) biology. This role will design and implement in vitro screening assays to support lead selection and contribute to preclinical efficacy, safety, and mechanism-of-action studies. You will work closely with cross-functional partners to support program advancement toward IND-enabling studies.

What you'll do In your role as a Scientist, you will:

  • Collaborate with Single Cell Technology, Epigenetic Editing, and Predictive Modeling teams to design, build, and evaluate epigenetic reprogramming interventions for aged T cells, including integration and interpretation of complex, multi-modal datasets

  • Develop scalable functional assays in T cells and Tregs to predict therapeutic activity and inform lead selection

  • Design and lead in vivo and in vitro immunology studies to support target discovery, validation, and preclinical development

  • Contribute deep expertise in inflammatory and autoimmune disease biology to experimental design and data-driven program strategy

  • Drive research in Treg biology, including differentiation, stability, and suppressive function

  • Author or contribute to study reports, internal data packages, and regulatory-supporting documentation

  • Mentor junior scientists and foster a collaborative, rigorous scientific culture

  • Present data, analyses, and scientific recommendations clearly to internal teams and leadership Requirements

  • Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, or a related field or BS/MS with 6+ years of relevant industry experience

  • Hands-on experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry

  • Experience designing in vivo models of autoimmune or inflammatory disease

  • Experience with primary immune cell isolation, ex vivo culture, and Treg functional assay Nice to have

  • Experience with pooled in vitro or in vivo screening approaches using bulk or single-cell readouts (e.g., CRISPR fitness screens, Perturb-seq, CROP-seq)

  • Experience with rheumatoid arthritis and/or colitis models

  • Experience authoring IND-supporting study reports

  • Experience managing or partnering with CROs to support preclinical studies, including alignment on study design, timelines, and data quality

  • Familiarity with basic computational tools for data analysis (e.g., Python, R) Benefits NewLimit offers generous benefits to ensure our team can focus on our mission:

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • 401(k) with company match

  • Paid parental leave

  • Industry-leading paid time off (PTO) — 20 days/year for all employees + holidays

  • Meals and snacks on-site

Salary Range: $130,000 to $180,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. NewLimit offers a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, and 20 days of PTO. Learn more at: https://www.newlimit.com/careers *This compensation and benefits information is based on Company's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

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