Senior Specialist, Analytical Technical Operations (mRNA)

Location: Norwood, Massachusetts, United States; 70% in-office and 30% remote work model. Only U.S. persons are eligible due to U.S. export-control requirements; hirify.global cannot sponsor non-U.S. persons for an export-control license.

Salary: $89,900–$143,800 annually, with potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus, other incentive compensation, or equity award.

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA-based therapeutics and vaccines using mRNA science, delivery technology, and manufacturing capabilities.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain integrated analytical testing schedules across CMC Development programs.
• Author, review, and manage stability protocols and studies for mRNA and lipid nanoparticle drug candidates.
• Generate, review, trend, and interpret analytical data, including peer reviews, technical summaries, and data packages.
• Coordinate multiple program timelines, testing milestones, study deliverables, and reporting commitments.
• Partner with Analytical Development, Process Development, and other CMC functions on forecasting, sample management, and testing strategies.
• Design digital tools, automated workflows, and laboratory-system integrations that improve analytical operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biology, Chemical Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.
• 6–8 years of experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, analytical development, technical operations, or CMC Development.
• Experience managing stability studies, analytical testing programs, or laboratory operations in a regulated environment.
• Experience with LabVantage, Benchling, or similar LIMS, ELN, and data-management systems.
• Strong project management, organizational, problem-solving, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Must qualify as a U.S. person under U.S. export-control laws.

Nice to have

• Experience with mRNA, LNP, biologics, or other advanced therapeutic modalities.
• Knowledge of CMC Development, stability programs, IND submissions, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with process automation, workflow optimization, data visualization, or digital transformation.
• Experience leading cross-functional programs involving planning, prioritization, risk mitigation, and milestone execution.

Culture & Benefits

• 70/30 work model emphasizing in-office collaboration, teamwork, and direct mentorship.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental-health support.
• Family-planning benefits, including 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.