Associate Specialist, Technical Operations Engineering (Biopharmaceutical Operations)

Location: West Point, Pennsylvania, United States; laboratory-based onsite role. US and Puerto Rico residents only. No relocation; no travel required.

Salary: $71,900–$113,200 annually, plus eligibility for annual bonus and long-term incentive where applicable.

Company

hirify.global's Manufacturing & Supply Division supports a global manufacturing network delivering reliable biopharmaceutical supplies, including vaccines, to customers and patients.

What you will do

• Execute identification and characterization testing within Technical Operations Process Support Laboratories.
• Support lab-scale process optimization, product and process investigations, continuous improvement changes, and strategic product or process initiatives.
• Prepare, execute, analyze, document, and review laboratory experiments and data.
• Communicate analytical data across Operations, Technology, Quality, and other support organizations.
• Deliver assignments against accelerated, critical-path timelines with a right-first-time approach.
• Collaborate independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary laboratory environment.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Biochemistry, or a comparable discipline, with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of experimental preparation, execution, analysis, and laboratory safety practices.
• Good laboratory documentation practices, including notebook maintenance and corresponding data review.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally.
• Ability to work in a laboratory-based role and collaborate in a fast-paced, integrated, multidisciplinary team environment.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of separation-based methods such as HPLC, UPLC, CE, or SDS-PAGE; protein quantification by absorbance or fluorescence; or plate-based characterization including ELISA and enzymatic activity.
• cGMP experience.
• Experience performing or developing analytical test methods for recombinant proteins, viruses, or polysaccharides.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a hands-on approach and willingness to investigate issues directly in the field.
• Experience troubleshooting experimental design, assay development, and data analysis.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular employee status with a first-shift, daytime schedule.
• Medical, dental, vision, and other insurance benefits for employees and families.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, compassionate leave, and sick days.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse experiences, respectful challenge, and collective problem-solving.
• Hazardous materials may be involved; no valid driving license is required.