Senior Scientist, Functional Genomics
Xaira Therapeutics · South San Francisco, California, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $136,000 - $170,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Xaira Therapeutics's roles stay open a median of 80 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 100% of Xaira Therapeutics's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Xaira Therapeutics
- high 22 stale, 1 reposted of 24 open
- Hiring momentum
- 33 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Xaira Therapeutics's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Xaira Therapeutics.
About this role
The Scientist I/II in Functional Genomics at Xaira Therapeutics will lead the development of organoid model systems for high-throughput CRISPR screening. This role involves optimizing protocols for organoid culture, collaborating with computational teams to analyze data, and mentoring junior staff while managing multiple projects to drive biological discoveries in drug development.
- benefits
- 2/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Biology, or a related field with 0-4 years of industry or postdoctoral research experience
- Strong hands-on experience developing and maintaining organoid model systems
- Experience with CRISPR-based genetic perturbation approaches in complex 3D or organoid model systems
- Familiarity with methods for adapting organoid systems to high-throughput screening formats
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues and optimize methodologies for organoid-based applications
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
- Familiarity with perturb-seq, single-cell genomics, or spatial omics
- Experience in data analysis using Python or R
- Experience in in vivo or in vitro CRISPR screening beyond organoid systems
What you get
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Base salary range of $110,000 - $155,000 annually
- Bonus and equity options
- Open, flexible, and friendly work environment
Worth weighing
- No specific details on the company's culture or work-life balance
- Base pay may vary depending on market and experience, which could affect salary negotiations
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Listed by Xaira Therapeutics on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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