R&D Technician for LC Column Loading

Location: US-DE-Wilmington

Salary: $26.08–$40.75 per hour, plus eligibility for bonus, stock, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global develops analytical instruments, laboratory technologies, and consumable products for chromatography and related scientific applications.

What you will do

• Prepare and load prototype LC columns using established and developmental processes.
• Prepare slurries, mobile phases, test mixtures, and other laboratory materials.
• Operate specialized column-loading and laboratory equipment, performing HPLC or UHPLC testing.
• Collect, analyze, document, and communicate experimental results in laboratory notebooks and technical records.
• Troubleshoot routine equipment, process, and chromatographic issues while maintaining laboratory safety and organization.
• Support column-loading experiments, process scale-up, technology transfer, and collaboration with R&D and manufacturing teams.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Laboratory Technology, Materials Science, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Ability to follow written procedures and maintain accurate technical documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe laboratory practices.
• Ability to perform hands-on laboratory work independently after training.
• Ability to organize work, communicate results, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with HPLC or UHPLC systems.
• Experience with LC columns, chromatography, column packing, or column performance testing.
• Experience preparing slurries, suspensions, buffers, mobile phases, or chemical mixtures.
• Experience operating or troubleshooting specialized laboratory or process equipment.
• Experience with product development, process optimization, scale-up, technology transfer, Microsoft Excel, or basic scientific data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time day-shift schedule with no specified end date.
• Collaboration with local and global project teams.
• Eligibility for bonus, stock, and employee benefits.
• Commitment to an inclusive, safe, and accessible workplace.