Staff Scientist (NGS Oncology Assays)

Location: US - California - San Diego

Base salary: $118,200–$177,200 per year, plus eligible bonus, equity, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops genomic technologies that support disease detection, diagnosis, treatment development, and improved health outcomes.

What you will do

• Lead technical workstreams for next-generation sequencing oncology assays and products.
• Design, execute, analyze, troubleshoot, and interpret scientific studies and complex datasets.
• Lead verification and validation activities in line with CLSI guidelines and quality system requirements.
• Mentor junior scientists and provide technical guidance on study design, analysis, and documentation.
• Present technical findings, risks, mitigation plans, technology evaluations, and recommendations to project teams and senior leadership.
• Author and review product development, verification, validation, risk assessment, and technical documentation.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in molecular biology, genomics, assay development, and next-generation sequencing technologies.
• Experience leading complex scientific projects and influencing decisions across multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a cross-functional product development environment.
• Ability to independently lead studies from planning through execution, analysis, and final reporting.
• Typically 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree, 6+ years with a Master’s degree, or a PhD with 3+ years of experience.

Nice to have

• Experience developing, optimizing, and validating NGS-based oncology assays and workflows.
• Expertise in Design of Experiments methodologies and data-driven assay optimization.
• Experience with regulated IVD product development and quality systems.
• Experience collaborating with Quality, Bioinformatics, Biostatistics, Operations, Software Development, and Commercial teams.
• Prior experience mentoring scientists and providing technical leadership.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative environment focused on innovation in genomics.
• Health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time-off benefits.
• Family-planning support and access to genomics sequencing.
• Variable cash programs and equity for eligible roles.
• Employee Resource Groups supporting career development, cultural awareness, and social responsibility.

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.