Senior Scientist I, Molecular Virology

Location: Somerville, MA

Base salary: $125,000–$175,000 per year, plus annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage generative biology company using machine learning and large-scale experimentation to design proteins and develop protein-based medicines.

What you will do

• Design, execute, and oversee molecular virology and mammalian cell culture experiments for viral vector and RNA delivery platforms.
• Develop and optimize high-throughput assays and workflows using qPCR, ddPCR, flow cytometry, Western blotting, and next-generation sequencing.
• Analyze complex datasets, evaluate findings, and recommend next steps toward clinical candidate selection.
• Collaborate with computational scientists and therapeutic experts, applying agentic platforms and protein design tools.
• Maintain compliant laboratory records and prepare technical reports, manuscripts, and regulatory content as appropriate.
• Provide scientific oversight to research associates, mentor junior scientists, present findings, and ensure biosafety and laboratory compliance.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Virology, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a closely related life science discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant postdoctoral training or biotechnology/pharmaceutical R&D experience, with the ability to independently design and advance molecular virology research.
• Hands-on experience with mammalian cell culture, viral propagation, reverse genetics, cloning, site-directed mutagenesis, and recombinant vector design.
• Experience with qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, flow cytometry, Western blotting, and mammalian/microbial transfection methods.
• Experience with next-generation sequencing library preparation, CRISPR screening, and basic sequence and data analysis tools.
• Demonstrated experience applying agentic platforms and protein design tools.
• Proficiency with electronic laboratory notebooks and laboratory information management systems.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, written and verbal communication, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and presentation skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with lentiviral systems and animal models.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-disciplinary environment focused on advancing new medicines for patients.
• Emphasis on ownership, transparent communication, evidence-based decisions, feedback, and knowledge sharing.
• Annual bonus, equity compensation, and competitive benefits package.
• Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics.