# Senior Scientist, Biology at Xaira

- Company: Xaira
- What the company does: We’re pioneering the discovery and development of life-changing medicines through the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Backed by Lightspeed, NEA and Sequoia.
- Company website: https://xaira.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: South San Francisco, California, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $140K to $170K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-27
- Apply by: 2026-10-11
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/xairatherapeutics/jobs/5224222007
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/xaira-senior-scientist-biology/

## About the role

Xaira is an innovative biotech startup focused on leveraging AI to transform drug discovery and development. The company is leading the development of generative AI models to design protein and antibody therapeutics, enabling the creation of medicines against historically hard-to-drug molecular targets. It is also developing foundation models for biology and disease to enable better target elucidation and patient stratification.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in Immunology or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience
- Track record of impact through first author publications, posters and presentations at meetings
- Hands-on experience with primary human and mouse immune cells
- Strong expertise in flow cytometry, including high-parameter panel design, execution, and data analysis
- Proven ability to independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and interpret experiments
- Excited about employing AI tools in every aspect of everyday work

Tags: Biology & Pharmacology