Supervisor, Differentiation (iPSC)

Location: 100% onsite in Silver Spring, Maryland, United States

Salary: $37.98–$50.48 per hour

Company

hirify.global develops pharmaceutical therapies for rare diseases and technologies intended to expand the availability of transplantable organs.

What you will do

• Lead and work alongside Manufacturing Associates in iPSC culture, directed differentiation, harvesting, cryopreservation, material preparation, and in-process testing.
• Ensure manufacturing activities follow phase-appropriate GMP principles, established procedures, OSHA requirements, and safety policies.
• Act as the primary escalation point for production-floor operations, equipment alarms, process interruptions, deviations, and non-conformances.
• Review and approve batch records, investigations, corrective actions, SOPs, and manufacturing procedures.
• Plan production schedules, support ramp-up, technology transfer, operational readiness, equipment qualification, validation, and troubleshooting.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching and training, and develop Manufacturing Associates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a directly related life science specialty.
• At least 5 years of hands-on experience with cell culture and expansion in 2D and 3D systems, including bioreactors.
• Experience with automated and closed-system cell manufacturing platforms, aseptic processing equipment, cleanroom practices, and contamination control.
• Knowledge of cell therapy techniques, pharmaceutical GMPs, FDA guidelines, and relevant industry standards.
• Ability to work extended periods in full gowning and on a rotating schedule that includes weekends, holidays, flexible hours, and off-shift support.
• Strong technical troubleshooting, documentation, communication, cross-functional collaboration, and people-management skills.

Nice to have

• At least 5 years of GMP experience and 1 year of direct supervisory experience.
• Hands-on experience with stem cell differentiation, including iPSCs.
• Basic understanding of quality control and in-process checks such as viability, flow cytometry, qPCR, and endotoxin testing.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• Wellness resources, 401(k), and ESPP savings plans.
• Paid time off, paid parental leave, and disability benefits.
• Work focused on rare-disease therapies and manufactured transplantable organs.