Posted: February, 2026

Please note:
If interested, please send your CV to hr@nvtx.bio along with a short note explaining your interest.
Ideal candidates are available to join within the next 4-6 weeks and reside in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated and collaborative Senior Research Associate / Scientist I to join our Gene Editing team. This role will focus on advancing our non-viral gene therapy platform for hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) to enable next-generation therapies for genetic and infectious diseases.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on experimentalist with strong experience in mammalian cell culture and molecular biology who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment. This individual will play a key role in executing experiments, generating high-quality data, and helping drive multiple projects forward with increasing independence.

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for planning and executing laboratory experiments that support development of our non-viral gene editing platform, generating high-quality and reproducible data, and helping move multiple research programs forward, including collaborative projects with other industry and academic labs. This includes analyzing and interpreting experimental results, clearly documenting findings, and communicating progress to the team. You will stay current with relevant scientific literature, contribute ideas for improving workflows and technologies, and help translate research goals into practical experimental plans. As your experience grows, you will take increasing ownership of defined projects and play a key role in shaping experimental strategy and direction.

Qualifications:

• Education & Experience: BS with 5–6 years, MS with 3–4 years, or PhD with 0–1 years of relevant research experience in molecular biology, cell biology, bioengineering, or related fields

• Strong hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture (primary cell experience required)

• Proficiency with digital PCR (ddPCR)

• Experience with flow cytometry, including sample preparation and data analysis

• Solid foundation in molecular biology techniques and CRISPR gene editing workflows

• Ability to independently execute experiments and generate reproducible, high-quality data

• Excellent organization, documentation, and attention to detail

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively in a small, fast-moving team environment

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States

Preferred:

• Direct experience working with CD34+ HSCs, including characterization, CFU assays, differentiation protocols

• Familiarity with RNA-seq, NGS workflows, or genomic data analysis

• Hands-on experience with in vivo murine models

• Prior experience in a biotechnology or gene therapy setting

• Familiarity with high-throughput or automated laboratory workflows

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation, benefits and equity

• Opportunity to work at the cutting edge of non-viral gene therapy with an international team of collaborators

• Collaborative and mission-driven culture focused on transformative therapies

• High-impact role in a small, fast-moving team

• Significant opportunities for professional growth and increasing responsibility

• A place to do great science, be recognized for your hard work, and have fun!