Scientist/Senior Scientist

About the role

NewLimit is a biotechnology company focused on extending human healthspan through the development of reprogramming medicines to restore youthful function in aged cells. Our Vascular therapeutic team is developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by targeting endothelial cells.

Responsibilities

• Develop functional assays and pre-clinical models to measure endothelial cell function
• Collaborate with our Functional Genomics and Predictive Modeling teams to test reprogramming hypotheses at scale
• Measure the impact of mRNA reprogramming medicines on endothelial cell function
• Engineer in vivo nucleic acid delivery methods for endothelial cells
• Analyze and interpret experimental data to drive pre-clinical decision making

Requirements

• Ph.D. in cell biology, molecular biology, biochemistry or a related field or equivalent industry experience (5+ years)
• Experience with primary cell isolation and functional characterization
• Experience working with mouse models (e.g. kidney, cardiovascular, or cognitive disease models)
• Experience with transgenic manipulation of primary cells either ex vivo or in vivo (e.g. using viral vectors, nucleic acid delivery)

Benefits

• 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

Pay

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

Schedule

Full-time position