Scientist, Neuromuscular Research

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Company

hirify.global is a mid-sized biotechnology company developing life-changing medicines and advancing research in neuromuscular disorders.

What you will do

• Design, execute, analyze, and interpret experiments supporting neuromuscular research programs.
• Develop and optimize molecular and cellular assays using iPSC-derived and primary human skeletal muscle and cardiac disease models.
• Characterize muscle disease phenotypes in rodent models and evaluate therapeutic activity and mechanisms of action.
• Present research findings in team meetings and cross-functional forums.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external research partners.

Requirements

• PhD with 0–2+ years of relevant academic or industry experience in muscle biology, physiology, or a related field.
• Strong background in muscle biology, disease pathophysiology, and translational research.
• Hands-on experience with iPSC-derived and primary human myotube and cardiomyocyte culture.
• Experience assessing in vivo muscle function, including evoked force, treadmill, and related endpoints in neuromuscular disease models.
• Experience with biochemistry, molecular biology, statistical analysis, and GraphPad Prism or similar software.
• Ability to independently design, execute, troubleshoot, and communicate experimental results.

Nice to have

• Experience with genetic neuromuscular disorders such as DMD and DM1.
• Direct experience with RNA therapies, antisense oligonucleotides, or LNP.
• Strong record of scientific publications and presentations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Fitness and wellness programs, including fitness reimbursement.
• Paid vacation, company holidays, sick time, and end-of-year shutdown leave.
• Paid maternity and parental leave, short- and long-term disability insurance, and 401(k) matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan, equity opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and employee resource groups.
• Employment is based in the United States and is subject to US employment verification.