Associate Manufacturing (Biotechnology)

Location: Holly Springs, North Carolina, United States; onsite manufacturing role requiring Monday–Friday startup hours and later a 12-hour 2-2-3 schedule from 5:45am to 6:15pm, including holidays, inclement weather, and requested overtime as needed.

Annual salary: $70,985.20–$96,038.80 USD

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing treatments and operating advanced drug substance manufacturing facilities.

What you will do

• Support facility expansion, operational readiness, commissioning, qualification, and startup execution.
• Perform downstream purification operations, including column packing, column chromatography, TFF, viral filtration, viral inactivation, conjugation, and final fill.
• Set up, operate, monitor, clean, and sanitize manufacturing equipment and assigned areas.
• Perform in-process sampling, operate analytical equipment, and complete Electronic Batch Records.
• Document deviations and quality events, support investigations and corrective actions, and escalate operational issues.
• Transition from startup activities to routine manufacturing execution and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus 2 years of manufacturing or regulated-environment experience; or an associate’s degree plus 6 months of relevant experience; or a bachelor’s degree.
• Knowledge of cGMP practices, SOPs, manufacturing procedures, and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work assigned 12-hour shifts, including holidays, inclement weather, and overtime when required.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based manufacturing environment with strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic systems such as EBR/MES, DeltaV, and electronic quality systems.

Nice to have

• NC BioWorks Certification Program completion.
• Experience in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, or another regulated industry.
• Process experience in a cGMP manufacturing facility.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, disability, and flexible spending benefits.
• Retirement and savings plan with company contributions.
• Discretionary annual bonus program and stock-based long-term incentives.
• Paid time off and biannual company-wide shutdowns.
• Career development opportunities and flexible work models where applicable.