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NewLimit · 1 week ago

Senior/Research Associate, Functional Genomics

positionSouth San Francisco, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$60K/yr - $98K/yr
date2+ years exp

NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. They are seeking a Senior/Research Associate with experience in molecular biology to join their Epigenetic Editing group, focusing on developing therapies to restore cell function and reduce disease burden through pooled screening technologies.

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Responsibilities

Collaborate with our Single Cell Technology team to implement large-scale, single cell perturbation experiments with custom chemistries
Build recombinant DNA vectors by synthesis and cloning to enable large-scale single cell perturbation experiments
Prepare, titer, and apply viral vectors (lentiviral, AAV) to transduce mammalian cell lines and primary cells
Contribute to scaling and improving pooled single cell perturbation screens

Qualification

Molecular biologyMolecular cloningMammalian cell cultureNext-generation sequencingFlow cytometryComputational skillsSoft skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in cell biology, molecular biology, or a related natural science or industry experience
2+ years of work experience in a cell or molecular biology laboratory (academic or industry)
Experience with molecular cloning, nucleic acid analysis (RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis), and related molecular biology methods
Experience with mammalian cell culture

Preferred

Experience with next-generation sequencing assays and functional genomics
Experience with FACS or flow cytometry
Computational skills for next-generation sequencing analysis (Python programming, Unix)
Experience with single cell genomics methods
Experience with epigenetic reprogramming methods for cell fate engineering or targeted epigenetic editing

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

Company

NewLimit

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NewLimit is a biotech company developing epigenetic therapies to extend human healthspan by reprogramming aging cells.
dateFounded in 2022
location
South San Francisco, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.newlimit.com

H1B Sponsorship

NewLimit has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (2)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$247.25M
Key Investors
Kleiner Perkins
2025-10-20Convertible Note· $45M
2025-05-06Series B· $130M
2023-05-16Series A· $72.25M

Leadership Team

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Blake Byers
Co-Founder
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Recent News

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NewLimit ‘close’ to clinic-ready epigenetic reprogramming therapy
2025-11-28
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