Research Associate, Formulation Development (Biotech)

Location: Onsite in Emeryville, California, United States; lab-based work five days per week.

Hourly compensation: $39.00–$45.00 per hour

Company

hirify.global is a late-stage biotechnology company developing durable, disease-targeted genetic medicines and therapeutics for retinal vascular diseases and cystic fibrosis.

What you will do

• Execute high-throughput, plate-based formulation screening, including formulation preparation, stability studies, sample testing, data analysis, and documentation.
• Support prefilled-syringe and other container/device compatibility assessments.
• Perform formulation analytics using techniques such as size-exclusion multi-angle light scattering, differential scanning fluorimetry, dynamic light scattering, pH, and osmolality testing.
• Organize experimental data and documentation using Excel and Microsoft applications.
• Collaborate with upstream process development, downstream process development, and analytical development/quality control teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree.
• Hands-on laboratory experience from academic research, internships, or industry.
• Strong foundational laboratory skills, including accurate pipetting, solution preparation, weighing, basic laboratory calculations, and data organization.
• 0+ years of experience in biotechnology or a similar industry.
• Willingness to learn, good communication skills, and enthusiasm for science.
• Ability to work onsite in a laboratory five days per week in Emeryville, California.

Nice to have

• Experience with preformulation, formulation development, stability studies, drug-product process development, or downstream process development.
• Experience with biologics such as proteins, antibodies, or AAV/gene therapy.
• Experience with statistical tools such as JMP or prefilled-syringe development.

Culture & Benefits

• Contract role reporting to the Principal Scientist, Process Development.
• No travel outside the main office is required.
• Future opportunities may include conference attendance or oversight of outsourced activities.
• Work includes laboratory activities requiring personal protective equipment and lifting up to 20 pounds.