Scientist, Molecular Assays

Location: Onsite in Somerset, New Jersey, United States

Salary: $96,267–$126,351 USD base pay annually

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing cell and gene therapies, including CAR-T, TCR-T, and NK cell-based platforms for serious diseases.

What you will do

• Perform molecular biology experiments supporting clinical, translational, and preclinical research programs.
• Execute and optimize qPCR and ddPCR assays for gene expression, biomarkers, transgene detection, vector copy number, and biodistribution studies.
• Extract, quantify, and assess nucleic acids from blood, tissue, cell culture, and other biological samples.
• Prepare samples and NGS libraries, including workflows for single-cell RNA sequencing.
• Analyze experimental data, maintain laboratory documentation, and prepare protocols, SOPs, reports, and assay documents.
• Manage biological samples in LIMS and ELN systems while supporting laboratory operations and workflow improvement.

Requirements

• M.S. in Life Sciences, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field with 8+ years of relevant experience, or a Ph.D. with 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with nucleic acid extraction, qPCR, RT-qPCR, and/or ddPCR.
• Experience with NGS workflows and library preparation; single-cell sequencing experience is beneficial.
• Familiarity with assay development, data analysis, and biological sample processing.
• Strong analytical, organizational, documentation, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility is verified through Form I-9 and E-Verify.

Nice to have

• Experience in cell and gene therapy, immunology, oncology, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Experience with single-cell sequencing.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a fast-paced biotechnology environment with multidisciplinary research and development teams.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match vesting fully on day one.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid time off, company holidays, flexible spending and health savings accounts, disability coverage, and other voluntary benefits.
• Benefits are available exclusively to permanent full-time employees; contractors are not eligible.