R&D Upstream Scientist II (Viral Vector Production)

Location: Houston, Texas, USA; fully site-based role

Company

hirify.global develops and manufactures medicines and bioprocessing solutions for pharmaceutical and biotechnology customers.

What you will do

• Lead development of next-generation viral production platforms, focusing on upstream platforms for gene therapy and novel high-value vectors.
• Design and execute experiments, analyze results with statistics and graphing software, define metrics, and propose next steps.
• Acquire, analyze, document, and communicate experimental data across cross-functional R&D and process development teams.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and deliver high-quality results on time.
• Present updates to supervisors, R&D management, process development teams, and technical meetings.
• Write and revise laboratory SOPs, test protocols, and reports; support business development evaluations, laboratory maintenance, and equipment procurement.

Requirements

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in molecular virology, molecular biology, or chemical engineering.
• More than three years of industry experience, or relevant academic virus research experience demonstrated by peer-reviewed publications.
• Experience with bioprocessing, cell culture, viral vector production, and transfection.
• Experience with Ambr15/250 and 3L bioreactors.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Culture & Benefits

• Agile career and dynamic working culture.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace focused on collaboration, ownership, learning, and problem-solving.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Compensation programs recognizing high performance.
• In-person collaboration supports technical precision and quality and safety standards for medicine manufacturing.