Sr. Research Associate, Analytical Technical Operations (Analytical Chemistry)

Location: Norwood, Massachusetts, United States; 100% onsite. Only U.S. persons who can access export-controlled information under U.S. law are eligible.

Salary: $74,000–$118,400 per year, with potential discretionary bonus, incentive compensation, or equity subject to eligibility and performance.

Company

hirify.global develops an mRNA technology platform and medicines, with a focus on scientific innovation and biopharmaceutical development.

What you will do

• Operate and maintain HPLCs, plate readers, liquid handlers, and other specialty analytical equipment.
• Prepare samples, execute analytical testing, analyze data, perform peer data review, and interpret results with rapid turnaround.
• Troubleshoot analytical methods and laboratory equipment using good laboratory practices.
• Collaborate with process development colleagues on sample results and support analytical method development for hirify.global’s pipeline.
• Enable high-throughput testing workflows with Digital and Development teams and execute projects that strengthen laboratory capabilities.
• Maintain accurate experimental documentation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Analytical Biochemistry, Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in analytical chemistry, process development, or technical operations.
• Understanding of good laboratory practices and techniques.
• Ability to multitask, remain flexible, manage multiple concurrent priorities, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Motivation to learn new techniques, collaborate flexibly, communicate progress and challenges, and complete assignments.

Nice to have

• Experience with chromatography techniques, including IEX/RP separation and UV, MS, or CAD detection.
• Experience with molecular biology techniques, including ELISA and qPCR.
• Experience with integrated laboratory automation using Hamilton, Tecan, or Echo liquid handlers.
• Experience with Chromeleon or similar LC control software, QuantStudio, LIMS, ELN, and Microsoft Office.

Culture & Benefits

• 100% onsite work with in-person collaboration, direct mentorship, and hands-on partnership.
• Collaborative, dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on scientific progress and learning.
• Competitive healthcare and voluntary benefit programs.
• Fitness, mindfulness, mental health, family planning, fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
• Paid vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year-end shutdown.
• Savings and investment programs, plus location-specific perks and extras.