Cell and Gene Therapy Engineering Group - Scientist II (Cell and Gene Therapy)

Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States; full-time in-person bench science with occasional remote work

Salary: $85,000–$104,650 per year

Company

hirify.global is a cancer research and patient-care institution focused on advancing treatments, educating physician-researchers, and improving public health.

What you will do

• Develop next-generation CAR T cell and bispecific T-cell engager immunotherapies for cancer.
• Advance projects from transgene design and genetic engineering through in vivo studies and clinical translation.
• Conduct experiments, select appropriate methods, generate decision-quality data, and maintain detailed electronic laboratory notebooks.
• Coordinate with collaborators and CROs on IND-enabling studies and support the preparation of clinical applications.
• Prepare technical reports, research summaries, grant materials, manuscripts, and presentations.
• Improve and follow standard operating procedures while supporting laboratory stewardship and coordinating other staff when needed.

Requirements

• PhD or equivalent; a master's degree with substantial experimental and leadership experience may be considered.
• Experience in one or more relevant areas, including protein engineering, viral or LNP engineering and targeting, or CAR design and engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong planning, organization, multitasking, attention to detail, and independent problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to build effective working relationships and collaborate across teams and functions.
• Ability to work in person in Boston, with occasional remote work.

Nice to have

• Academic postdoctoral or industry experience.
• Experience with CAR T-cell workflows and cancer immunotherapy.

Culture & Benefits

• Personalized mentorship focused on scientific growth and career goals.
• Training opportunities across CAR T-cell and cancer immunotherapy workflows.
• Access to lectures and journal clubs.
• Opportunities to participate in academic and industry collaborations.
• Work in a collaborative, inclusive research environment connected with Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and detailed CV.
• Provide contact information for three references during the selection process.