Principal Scientist, Biology

Xaira Therapeutics · South San Francisco, CA

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Xaira Therapeutics seeks a Principal Scientist in Biology to lead inflammatory and immunology programs, combining hands-on research with strategic program direction. The role involves designing therapeutic strategies, validating targets, and conducting bench work with primary human and mouse immune cells.

What they're looking for

PhD in Immunology or related field with 6+ years experience
First-author publications and presentation track record
Ability to independently define research strategy and interpret complex data
Experience generating and prioritizing novel target hypotheses
Expertise in primary immune assays, co-culture systems, and flow cytometry
Hands-on lab proficiency in functional immunology assays

What you'll be doing

Set scientific direction for therapeutic programs and validate disease biology targets
Design and oversee in vitro and in vivo studies guiding lead candidate development
Generate actionable insights from experimental data for cross-functional teams
Personally execute and troubleshoot key experiments at the bench
Mentor junior scientists and establish best practices within the department

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