Research Assoc III, Stem Cell Lab (IPSC)Research Assoc III, Pre Clin (iPSC/Organoid Research)

Location: Frederick, Maryland, USA; onsite at Fort Detrick

Salary: $85,200–$122,087 per year

Company

hirify.global is a biomedical research laboratory operated by Leidos Biomedical Research, supporting cancer, infectious disease, drug development, clinical trials, and organoid research.

What you will do

• Plan, execute, and coordinate complex research involving human iPSC culture, characterization, differentiation, and organoid model development.
• Develop, optimize, validate, and implement stem cell culture, differentiation, organoid, and cell-based assay methodologies.
• Establish standardized workflows and quality control criteria for iPSC lines, differentiated cells, and organoid models.
• Perform molecular and cellular characterization using flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, microscopy, qPCR, protein analysis, and related assays.
• Analyze and communicate experimental data through reports, research plans, presentations, manuscripts, and SOPs.
• Provide technical guidance and training while supporting laboratory operations, equipment, reagents, and cell bank management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution or four years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree; foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency.
• At least eight years of progressively responsible experience.
• Expertise in mammalian cell culture, aseptic technique, and molecular and cellular biology methods.
• Ability to independently plan, execute, troubleshoot, and optimize complex laboratory experiments and protocols.
• Experience with data analysis, quality control, scientific documentation, and coordination of multiple priorities.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance; basic Microsoft Office skills required.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with human iPSC maintenance, cryopreservation, characterization, reprogramming, and directed differentiation.
• Experience with organoid culture, 3D cell culture, advanced human in vitro models, and stem cell assay validation.
• Experience with CRISPR/Cas9 genome editing, metabolic phenotyping, extracellular flux analysis, mitochondrial assays, or metabolomics.
• Experience with scientific publications, presentations, technical leadership, laboratory training, and multidisciplinary workflow coordination.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a multidisciplinary biomedical research environment supporting the NIH and National Cancer Institute.
• Exposure may include animals, animal materials, and infectious materials; medical clearance and immunizations are required where applicable.
• Benefits include health and wellness programs, income protection, paid leave, and retirement.
• Work supports cancer research, public health, drug development, and standardized organoid modeling initiatives.