Manufacturing Associate II, Research Analytics, High Throughput Operations

Location: On-site laboratory position in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States. Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; occasional schedule adjustments or overtime may be required. Only U.S. persons are eligible because of U.S. export control requirements.

Salary: $63,200–$100,900 per year, with potential eligibility for discretionary bonus, incentive compensation, or equity.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA-based medicines, vaccines, delivery technologies, and manufacturing platforms for infectious diseases, immuno-oncology, rare diseases, and cardiovascular diseases.

What you will do

• Execute high-throughput manufacturing workflows for DNA, mRNA, and Lipid Nanoparticle materials.
• Prepare and process samples, reagents, consumables, and production materials using manual and automated laboratory equipment.
• Operate integrated liquid-handling systems and other production instrumentation.
• Complete production records and digital documentation while maintaining quality, safety, data integrity, and material traceability.
• Monitor processes, troubleshoot routine equipment and workflow issues, and support investigations with technical experts.
• Coordinate production activities with Research Analytics, Quality Control, Engineering, Automation, and Informatics teams while supporting peer onboarding and training.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree with 4+ years of relevant experience or Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of relevant experience in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, biotechnology, engineering, or a related discipline; equivalent education and manufacturing experience may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with laboratory or manufacturing workflows in a quality-focused, regulated, or fast-paced environment.
• Experience operating laboratory instrumentation, automated equipment, or integrated production systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and produce accurate, reproducible results.
• Strong documentation, data integrity, material traceability, quality, laboratory safety, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Must work on-site in Cambridge, Massachusetts, meet laboratory gowning and physical requirements, and qualify as a U.S. person under export control regulations.

Nice to have

• Experience with high-throughput, automation-enabled, or plate-based laboratory operations.
• Experience with Hamilton liquid handlers or comparable automated liquid-handling platforms.
• Familiarity with molecular DNA assembly, plasmid production, in vitro transcription, RNA purification, LNP formulation, or related analytical methods.
• Experience with electronic batch records, LIMS, MES, inventory systems, or production tracking applications.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, process optimization, operational metrics, peer training, or continuous improvement.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person 70/30 work model emphasizing office collaboration, teamwork, and direct mentorship.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, mental health, family planning, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs, plus location-specific benefits.
• Smoke-free, alcohol-free, and drug-free workplace with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.