Associate Manufacturing - Bulk Drug Substance Upstream - Days (Biotechnology)

Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States. Onsite manufacturing role requiring Monday–Friday work during startup and a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule during 24/7 operations, including holidays, overtime, and work during inclement weather when required.

Salary: Annual salary range for this role in the United States, excluding Puerto Rico; the exact range is not specified.

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing treatments and operating advanced drug substance manufacturing facilities.

What you will do

• Support facility expansion, operational readiness, commissioning, qualification, and startup execution.
• Perform cell culture manufacturing operations, including seed train, SUBs, perfusion, RTF, stainless-steel BRXs, depth filtration, and centrifugation.
• Set up, operate, monitor, clean, and sanitize manufacturing equipment and assigned areas.
• Perform in-process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete Electronic Batch Records.
• Document deviations and quality events, support investigations and corrective actions, and escalate operational issues.
• Transition from startup activities to routine manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of manufacturing or regulated-environment experience; or an associate degree plus 6 months of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree.
• Ability to follow cGMP procedures, SOPs, manufacturing procedures, job hazard analyses, and applicable regulations.
• Ability to consistently follow gowning and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment and support assigned shifts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and willingness to learn and develop manufacturing skills.

Nice to have

• NC BioWork or BioWorks Certification Program completion.
• Biotechnology or pharmaceutical manufacturing experience.
• Familiarity with EBR/MES, DeltaV, and electronic quality systems.
• Basic understanding of cGMP manufacturing environments.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off plans and company-wide shutdowns.
• Career development opportunities and flexible work models where applicable.