Algen Biotechnologies · 4 days ago
Principal Scientist/Senior Scientist, Immunology
San Francisco Bay Area
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
3+ years expAlgen Biotechnologies is a pioneering biotechnology company focused on next-generation therapies using CRISPR gene modulation and AI-driven drug discovery. They are seeking a Principal Scientist/Senior Scientist in Immunology to design and execute experiments, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and lead therapeutic development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Design and execute human relevant experiments in cultured primary immune cells
Collaborate cross-functionally with data science, business development, and functional genomics teams to identify therapeutic strategies and opportunities currently lacking in the clinic
Support therapeutic development by performing, adapting and innovating biochemical and cellular assays
Provide a growth mindset: independently develop scientific hypotheses and explore or adapt new technologies/assays to contribute to Algen’s development and goals
Lead and mentor peers in matters of autoimmunity and inflammation
Present findings and analysis to support internal decisions, contribute to preparation of research reports, manuscripts, and patent filings
Senior Scientist role will direct pipeline projects to achieve key milestones and goals to develop novel therapeutics. Principal Scientist role will additionally mentor research associates and be responsible for communicating with internal and external stakeholders
Qualification
Required
Senior Scientist: PhD in Immunology, Biology, or related field with 3+ years of post-doctoral or industry experience
Principal Scientist: PhD in Immunology or related discipline with 6+ years of industry or equivalent experience
Deep understanding of current clinical landscape for autoimmune disorders and molecular pathways underlying them
Extensive hands-on experience in cellular and molecular immunology
Ability to lead independent, hypothesis-driven, biological research
Strong communication skills and willing to work in a collaborative environment
Preferred
Experience and knowledge in inflammatory diseases
Experience with genetic manipulations, particularly in primary or immune cell types
Experience with descriptive and/or functional genomics approaches
Experience working in fast-paced, early-stage or highly innovative research environments preferred
Deep expertise in immunology with a strong publication and/or drug discovery track record
Company
Algen Biotechnologies
Algen Biotechnologies is a therapeutic discovery company that builds a platform to decode functional gene networks.
11-50 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$8.9MKey Investors
Viking Global Investors
2021-08-31Seed· $5.4M
2019-10-04Pre Seed· $3.5M
Leadership Team
Chun-Hao Huang
Co-Founder / CEO
Recent News
2025-11-27
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