Until · 16 hours ago
Scientist/ Senior Scientist - Renal Biology
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yr
4+ years expUntil is a moonshot company focused on organ-scale reversible cryopreservation. They are seeking a Scientist/Senior Scientist in Renal Biology to design and analyze experiments aimed at advancing cryopreservation formulations and improving kidney preservation techniques.
BiotechnologyLife Science
Responsibilities
Build clinically translatable healthy in vitro models using primary/immortalized renal cells and kidney slices
Design and implement high throughput screening (HTS) experiments to characterize toxicity and permeability of new compounds targeting cells and organ model levels
Develop innovative approaches to characterize nephrotoxicity and permeability of new compounds and their interactions with kidney structures
Apply genomics techniques such as GWAS, RNAseq, and FISH to inform and refine molecular discovery and in vitro models
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to translate experimental findings into new cryoprotectant solutions for human-sized organ preservation
Recruit and mentor team members and take on greater responsibility for experimental design and strategy as needed
Qualification
Required
Have a PhD/Postdoc training in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Tissue Engineering, Pharmacology, or a related field, or have an equivalent (4+ years) of industry experience leading research projects end-to-end
Have a track record of scientific excellence and autonomy, with the ability to independently develop and carry out complex experiments in renal biology
Are energized by fast-paced environments with high sense of mission and urgency
You possess a track record of scientific excellence and autonomy, with the ability to independently develop and carry out complex experiments
You bring a collaborative mindset and value diverse perspectives
Preferred
Proficiency with genomics platforms and analytical methods (e.g., GWAS, RNA sequencing, FISH)
Strong command of instrumentation techniques for chemical characterization, including DSC, HPLC, GC/LCMS, and FPLC
Experience evaluating drug pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics to inform preclinical development
Benefits
Opportunity for outsized impact creating the future as an early team member
Generous medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their dependents
Flexible time off and paid holidays
Competitive compensation package, including salary and equity
Access to a 401(k) retirement savings plan
FSA and commuter benefits
Subsidized lunch daily
Company
Until
We are building reversible cryopreservation technology to solve the organ procurement and matching problem.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$106MKey Investors
Founders Fund
2025-09-22Series A· $58M
2024-06-06Series A· $48M
Leadership Team
Hunter Davis
Co-founder, CSO
Recent News
2025-11-28
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