Senior/Research Associate, Functional Genomics

South San Francisco, CA Until 8/25/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 13, 2026 Last posted June 26, 2026
Job description

About NewLimit

NewLimit is a biotechnology company working to radically extend human healthspan. We’re developing medicines to treat age-related diseases by reprogramming the epigenome, a new therapeutic mechanism to restore regenerative potential in aged and diseased cells. We leverage functional genomics, pooled perturbation screening, and machine learning models to unravel the biology of epigenetic aging and disease using experiments of unprecedented scale.

Position

NewLimit is seeking a Senior/Research Associate with experience in molecular biology to join our Epigenetic Editing group. Pooled screening technologies are at the heart of our discovery engine, allowing us to rapidly search for epigenetic reprogramming therapies that restore cell function and reduce the burden of disease.

As a member of our team, you will:

  • 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

Requirements

  • 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

Nice to have

  • 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

NewLimit offers generous benefits to ensure our team can focus on our mission:

  • 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

Salary Range: $75,000 to $100,000. Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience. NewLimit offers a competitive benefits package, which includes a 401k, healthcare coverage, and 20 days of PTO. Learn more at: https://www.newlimit.com/careers   *This compensation and benefits information is based on Company's good faith estimate as of the date of publication and may be modified in the future.

About this role

Summary

Conduct molecular biology and genomics experiments, including cloning, cell culture, and screening.

Job title

Senior/Research Associate, Functional Genomics

Experience level

2+ years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

biotechnology

Location requirements

South San Francisco, CA; remote not allowed

Salary

$75k–$100k

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

molecular cloningnucleic acid analysiscell culture

Preferred skills

next-generation sequencingFACSPythonUnixepigenetic reprogramming

Specializations

molecular biologyepigeneticssingle cell genomicscell culturegenomics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

South San Francisco, CA, USA

On-site City