Development Associate (Oncology)

Location: On-site in Menlo Park, California; most days are spent in the Menlo Park office.

Total compensation: $105,737 per year, including a base pay range of $76,155–$87,034 per year, plus equity options and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a molecular diagnostics company developing precision prenatal and cancer diagnostic tests using molecular counting technology and cell-free DNA.

What you will do

• Develop and extend molecular assays to address evolving clinical needs with support from scientists, engineers, and technical staff.
• Apply and expand computational and analytical methods, building software tools in R or Python to quantitatively analyze experiments and processes.
• Support assay validation and risk reduction under FDA, MolDx, and other regulatory and design control frameworks.
• Perform wet-lab experiments, document procedures and results, and help organize the R&D laboratory.
• Transfer and scale assays and workflows into high-throughput clinical laboratory operations in partnership with other departments.
• Troubleshoot and optimize molecular biology methods, investigate root causes of variation, and develop corrective and preventive measures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or equivalent degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Cell Biology, Microbiology, Biophysics, or a related field.
• At least 12 months of experience with molecular biology techniques, such as PCR, electrophoresis, and DNA purification, in a research or clinical laboratory; experience may be gained during or after a bachelor’s degree.
• Solid foundation in quantitative data analysis, statistics, and experimental design, with familiarity using R or Python and a strong willingness to expand computational skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills for reporting to cross-functional teams of scientists and non-scientists.
• Proven experimental troubleshooting and root-cause analysis skills with sharp attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Start-up experience.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing and/or cell-free DNA.
• Experience with liquid handling or other laboratory automation.
• Knowledge of molecular oncology.
• Experience composing protocols for standard molecular biology techniques.

Culture & Benefits

• Open, transparent culture with weekly Town Hall meetings and an empowering environment focused on molecular diagnostics.
• Multiple medical benefit options, with employee premiums fully paid for select plans and dependents covered up to 80%.
• Sixteen weeks of fully paid family bonding leave for eligible employees and supplemental fertility benefits.
• Retirement savings program with a 4% company match and increasing paid time off based on tenure.
• Latest hardware, laboratory equipment and facilities, free daily on-site lunches, campus amenities, shuttle service, gym, restaurant, and free EV charging.