Senior Scientist, Cardiac Preservation (Organ Perfusion)

Job overview

The Senior Scientist, Cardiac Preservation (Organ Perfusion) is an onsite role based in Mundelein, IL. The salary range is $175,000 to $210,000 per year, supporting the whole organ preservation team at Until. This role exists to lead heart preservation efforts, focusing on reversible cryopreservation. The scientist will design and execute experiments to maintain and evaluate cardiac viability, contributing to the company's mission of creating a 'pause button' for biology.

What you'll do

• Develop and execute ex vivo heart perfusion protocols, including normothermic machine perfusion (NMP).
• Build out the heart viability assessment toolkit, including contractile and hemodynamic function, metabolic profiling, and histology.
• Propose and test adjustments to cryoprotectant formulations and rewarming protocols to optimize cardiac health and recovery.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

mundelein il

senior scientist

cardiac preservation

organ perfusion

biotech

research

$175k-$210k

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible time off, 401(k), FSA, commuter benefits, daily meals, and monthly learning stipend.

Why this role

Opportunity to work on a moonshot project with a focus on whole-body reversible cryopreservation.

About the employer

Until is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in Biotechnology (except Nanobiotechnology). Sector: 54.