Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology

NewLimit; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

20 days of paid time off (PTO)

Meals and snacks on-site

Job summary

A biotechnology company in South San Francisco is looking for a highly motivated Scientist/Senior Scientist in Immunology. You will lead key discovery-to-preclinical research efforts focusing on inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Responsibilities include designing in vitro screening assays and collaborating with various teams for program advancement. Ideal candidates hold a Ph.D. in immunology or related fields, with strong hands-on experience, particularly in multi-parameter flow cytometry and in vivo models. A competitive salary and generous benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in immunology or cell biology, or equivalent experience (8+ years).
• Hands-on experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry.
• Experience designing in vivo models of autoimmune or inflammatory disease.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to evaluate epigenetic reprogramming interventions.
• Develop scalable functional assays in T cells and Tregs.
• Design and lead in vivo and in vitro immunology studies.
• Drive research in Treg biology.

Skills

Hands-on experience with multi-parameter flow cytometry

Experience in designing in vivo models

Experience with primary immune cell isolation

Familiarity with computational tools (Python, R)

Education

Ph.D. in immunology, cell biology, or related field

BS/MS with 8+ years of relevant industry experience

Job description

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 with 2+ years of industry experience, or BS/MS with 8+ 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 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)

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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