Automation Staff Scientist (Genomic Technologies)

Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States

Salary: $78,700–$196,800 annual base pay

Company

hirify.global provides clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence for the life sciences and healthcare industries.

What you will do

• Lead laboratory automation solutions for new product development and process improvement projects involving genomic technologies.
• Develop, optimize, and support validation of molecular assays covering DNA sequencing, amplification, genotyping, gene expression, and nucleic acid extraction.
• Build and sustain integrated workflows using liquid handlers, automated freezers, tube infrastructure, APIs, LIMS, ELN, and scheduling or orchestration software.
• Provide subject-matter expertise across molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology, and human genetics workflows.
• Create and review experimental designs, protocols, validation plans, procedures, technical documents, and reports.
• Research emerging technologies, troubleshoot complex systems, assess risks, train users, mentor technical professionals, and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent education in cell biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, pharmacology, or a related field; equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted.
• At least 8 years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, high-throughput DNA sequencers, genotyping platforms, and real-time PCR equipment.
• Experience developing and validating automated molecular assays and optimizing DNA and RNA extraction for liquid and tissue specimens.
• Experience with APIs, system integration, LIMS and ELN connectivity, scheduling or orchestration software, Python-based automation, and digitally integrated laboratory workflows.
• Strong scientific leadership, communication, risk assessment, troubleshooting, technical decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of companion diagnostics, design controls, clinical laboratory assay development, or CLIA environments.
• PhD in a relevant field.
• Experience with biostatistical software and biological databases such as NCBI, PubMed, Entrez, EMBL, and Sanger resources.

Culture & Benefits

• Benefits programs support employees’ physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being.
• Benefits are designed to support employees and their families through different stages of life.
• Full-time employment includes a range of health, welfare, and other employee benefits.