Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations (Biotechnology)

Location: 100% onsite at hirify.global’s Technology Center campus in Norwood, Massachusetts, United States

Salary: $63,200–$100,900 per year, plus potential bonus, incentive compensation, or equity award

Company

hirify.global develops mRNA technologies and medicines through a biotechnology platform.

What you will do

• Prepare samples, execute analytical testing, and perform routine data analysis with rapid turnaround times.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot UPLC/HPLC, LC/MS, LC/CAD, qPCR, DLS, plate readers, and liquid handlers.
• Perform peer data review, support result interpretation, and communicate findings to process development colleagues.
• Support high-throughput workflows, method troubleshooting, laboratory operations, and method optimization.
• Contribute to laboratory efficiency initiatives and maintain accurate, compliant experiment documentation.
• Follow laboratory safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in analytical biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, pharmaceutical sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
• 0–2 years of experience in analytical chemistry, process development, technical operations, or a related laboratory environment.
• Foundational knowledge of chromatography and analytical characterization techniques.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practices and documentation standards.
• Strong organization and the ability to manage multiple concurrent priorities.
• Ability to work onsite in Norwood, Massachusetts, and comply with applicable U.S. export-control access requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience with IEX and RP chromatography using UV, MS, or CAD detection.
• Experience with ELISA, qPCR, or DLS.
• Exposure to Hamilton, Tecan, or Echo laboratory automation platforms.
• Experience with Chromeleon or similar LC software, QuantStudio, LIMS, ELN, and Microsoft Office.
• Collaborative, adaptable, detail-oriented experience in a fast-paced cross-functional environment.

Culture & Benefits

• In-person work model focused on close collaboration, mentorship, and site-based laboratory operations.
• Healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, and mental health support.
• Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid time off, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs plus location-specific perks.