Research Associate, Global Lab Services Returnship (AI/Biotech)

Location: Primarily based at the Salt Lake City, Utah headquarters, with some hybrid flexibility. The 16-week returnship runs from March 2027 through the end of June 2027.

Program duration: 16 weeks; may lead to full-time employment depending on performance and business needs.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage TechBio company using AI, multimodal data, and industrial-scale biology and chemistry laboratories to accelerate drug discovery and development.

What you will do

• Develop environmental monitoring and tracking programs for laboratory baseline conditions and contamination events, including root-cause investigation and trend reporting.
• Write EHS technical documents, including SOPs, safety guidance, and training materials.
• Map lab workflows, identify operational hurdles, and design programs with clear roles, processes, and success measures.
• Build program structures using SOPs, tracking tools, and software systems that support adoption and long-term sustainability.
• Explore AI tools and interfaces that help scientists and lab staff find information, report issues, and follow procedures.
• Partner with equipment, facilities, EHS, and scientific teams to gather requirements, test solutions, and roll out programs.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a research laboratory, lab operations, EHS, or a related scientific setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a scientific, engineering, or related field.
• A break from employment of 2+ years is required for the Returnship.
• Strong desire to learn, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to write clear, accurate procedures and documentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams.

Nice to have

• Experience with SOP development, process improvement, project coordination, Jira, software tools, or AI tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Dedicated mentor with weekly meetings.
• Weekly seminars on workplace culture, communication, and technology.
• Support from the team while returning to the workforce.
• Hands-on ownership of projects supporting laboratory operations and scientific teams.
• Collaborative, learning-focused environment with emphasis on integrity, accountability, rapid learning, and cross-functional teamwork.
• The program is primarily onsite at the Salt Lake City headquarters with hybrid flexibility and may convert to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.