Senior Scientist, Immunology - Targeted LNP Delivery
Tr1X · San Diego, CA
Posted 8 days ago · $152,000 - $165,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 8 days Tr1X's roles stay open a median of 19 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Tr1X's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Tr1X
- moderate 1 stale, 0 reposted of 4 open
- Hiring momentum
- 4 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Tr1X's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Tr1X.
About this role
The Senior Scientist, Immunology - Targeted LNP Delivery at Tr1X will lead the design and evaluation of targeted lipid nanoparticle formulations for in vivo CAR-Treg therapies. This role involves conducting in vitro and in vivo studies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying advanced immunological techniques to optimize delivery systems for nucleic acid payloads. The position requires a hands-on approach to research and a strong understanding of immunology and T cell biology.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 5/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Tr1X as an employer.
What you need
- Ph.D. in Immunology or a closely related discipline
- 4+ years of relevant industry or academia experience
- Direct, hands-on immunology research experience
- Hands-on experience applying targeted lipid nanoparticles (tLNPs) for cell-specific delivery to immune cells
- Working familiarity with LNP formulation for mRNA or other nucleic acid payloads
- Strong understanding of immunology, particularly lymphocyte biology and in vivo disease models
Nice to have
- Experience with flow cytometry for cell-based assay characterization
- Expertise designing and executing in vivo mouse studies
- Prior experience with Treg, CAR-T, or other engineered cell therapy and immunotherapy platforms
- Experience correlating formulation or conjugation attributes with in vivo performance
What you get
- Base salary
- Discretionary annual target bonus
- Incentive stock options
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Health and welfare insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, long-term and short-term disability, and life insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
Worth weighing
- Position is onsite in San Diego
- No specific mention of remote work options
- Base pay range provided but may vary based on multiple factors
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Listed by Tr1X on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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