Senior Scientist, Biology
Join Xaira Therapeutics as a Senior Scientist to drive preclinical programs in Inflammation and Immunology using AI tools.
Posted by employer 2 months ago
First seen on Joblaze 2 months ago
Last verified on the company career page 1 day ago
Skills & Technologies
AI in the day-to-day
Excited about employing AI tools in every aspect of everyday work.
Requirements
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- PhD
Not disclosed in this posting: visa sponsorship.
Benefits
Joblaze summary
In the role of Senior Scientist in Inflammation and Immunology at Xaira Therapeutics, the individual will conduct hands-on research to investigate disease biology and drug mechanisms, driving preclinical programs through in vitro and in vivo studies. Key skills include expertise in flow cytometry and experience with primary human and mouse immune cells, alongside a PhD in Immunology or a related field. This position is suited for a seasoned scientist with a strong publication record and a passion for integrating AI into research. Xaira, an innovative biotech startup, emphasizes collaboration and aims to reshape drug discovery.
Joblaze insights
- Listed about 2 months ago — first seen on Joblaze September 3, 2026. Last confirmed on Xaira Therapeutics's careers page November 2, 2026.
- Salary band is in line with the typical range for comparable tech roles (median ~$130,000).
- Starts above 31% of 80 comparable senior other roles in United States that list AI/ML we track (median $165,000 across 41 companies). See AI/ML salary trends
- AI/ML appears in 5% of 2565 comparable senior other roles in United States; qPCR appears in 0.1% of 2565 comparable senior other roles in United States.
Quick facts
- Is the Senior Scientist, Biology role remote?
- It's hybrid — Xaira Therapeutics expects some on-site time in South San Francisco, California, United States.
- What's the salary range?
- Xaira Therapeutics lists $140,000–$170,000 for this role.
- How much experience is required?
- At least 3 years of relevant experience for this Senior Scientist, Biology role.
- Where is the role based?
- Xaira Therapeutics is hiring for this position in South San Francisco, California, United States.
- What's the tech stack?
- Joblaze extracted these technologies from the posting: AI/ML, ELISA, Luminex, MSD, RNAseq, flow cytometry.
- What seniority level is this role?
- Xaira Therapeutics targets senior candidates for this position.
- Is this full-time or contract?
- Full-time for this Senior Scientist, Biology role at Xaira Therapeutics.
From the original posting
About Xaira Therapeutics
About the Role
Xaira Therapeutics is seeking a lab-based Senior Scientist in Inflammation and Immunology to join our Biology & Pharmacology department. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on research environment, has experience working with primary human and mouse immune cells, including ex vivo tissue systems, and is excited to help shape therapeutic program strategy.
In this role, you will investigate disease biology and drug mechanisms, generate actionable data, and intellectually contribute to advancing therapeutic programs through cross-functional collaborations.
What You’ll Do
- Drive preclinical programs by designing, executing and analyzing in vitro and in vivo studies that explore disease biology, target validation, and lead candidate development.
- Identify knowledge gaps, ask critical mechanistic questions to guide program direction, and evaluate novel targets and therapeutic strategies.
- Dissociate human and mouse tissues into single-cell suspensions and/or establish tissue cultures for downstream functional or phenotyping assays including:
- immune profiling, using high-parameter flow cytometry (15+ colors), and molecular tools (ELISA, MSD, Luminex, qPCR, RNAseq analyses).
- functional assays (antigen presentation, immune cell activation, differentiation, proliferation, suppression, migration)
- Translate experimental data into actionable insights and clearly communicate findings and recommendations to cross-functional teams.
What We’re Looking For
- PhD in Immunology or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience.
- Track record of impact through first author publications, posters and presentations at meetings
- Hands-on experience with primary human and mouse immune cells.
- Strong expertise in flow cytometry, including high-parameter panel design, execution, and data analysis.
- Proven ability to independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments.
- Excited about employing AI tools in every aspect of everyday work.
- Highly organized and precise in record keeping, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear communicator who can distill complex data into actionable insights.
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. A Summary of Benefits is available for all applicants. We offer a competitive package that includes base salary, bonus, and equity. The base pay range for this position is expected to be $140,000 - $170,000 annually; however, the base pay offered may vary depending on the market, job-related knowledge, skills and capabilities, and experience.
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