Scientist, Genetic Assays (mRNA)

Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom; 100% onsite

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA medicines and operates a broad clinical pipeline focused on transforming medicine.

What you will do

• Design and execute phase-appropriate biochemical and molecular biology assays supporting clinical PK/PD analysis.
• Develop, qualify and validate assays for clinical use in accordance with GcLP requirements and program timelines.
• Establish internal and external mRNA-based bioanalytical capabilities and support method development across the portfolio.
• Review raw data, analytical reports and validation reports, maintaining scientific, regulatory and data-quality standards.
• Troubleshoot assay and technical issues with internal laboratories and external CRO partners.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations and Sample Management on sample journeys, laboratory manuals, equipment qualification, SOPs and critical reagents.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in genetic assays or a related field such as infectious disease, immuno-oncology, immunology or cancer biology, plus at least 5 years of industry biotech or pharmaceutical experience; alternatively, a B.S. or M.S. with at least 7 years of bioanalytical and GcLP/GLP experience.
• Expert knowledge of RT-PCR, ddPCR, RNA sequencing and other methodologies used in preclinical and clinical assays.
• Experience with RNA, biologics and cell therapy is preferred.
• Working knowledge of translational literature and the competitive landscape in the ASO field.
• Knowledge of GcLP requirements, regulatory expectations and current industry trends in analytical science.
• Ability to work 100% onsite at the Oxford, England site.

Nice to have

• Experience with LIMS and electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Experience with laboratory automation.
• Experience using digital and Generative AI-enabled tools for scientific workflows and data-driven work.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work model supporting hands-on collaboration, mentorship and site-based operations.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness and mental health support.
• Family-building benefits, including fertility, adoption and surrogacy support.
• Paid vacation, bank holidays, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days and year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs plus location-specific benefits.