Engineer IV, Cell Typing Scientist (In Vitro Diagnostics)

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA; on-site

Annual base salary: $116,600–$177,800, plus potential discretionary or non-discretionary bonus.

Company

hirify.global develops automated cell analysis consumables and analyzers for life-science and diagnostic applications.

What you will do

• Lead a multidisciplinary team in designing and executing experiments for new cell analyzers.
• Make and guide technical decisions throughout research and development activities.
• Perform hands-on laboratory work in active experimental programs.
• Coordinate internal teams and external collaborators around project milestones and deliverables.
• Prepare project updates and technical reports for stakeholders.
• Set objectives, priorities, accountabilities, and development goals for direct reports, while monitoring performance and providing feedback.

Requirements

• Minimum five years of relevant industry experience.
• Proven experience integrating complex, automated life-science or clinical systems.
• Strong understanding of in-vitro diagnostics instrument and/or consumables design.
• Expert-level knowledge and experience in one or more of: imaging optics and cameras/sensors; cellular image processing and analysis; electrodes, electronics, and cellular impedance techniques such as the Coulter counter.
• Solid foundation in analytical techniques, experimental design, and statistical analysis.
• Strong leadership and staff-management skills, including establishing accountabilities and expectations and managing performance.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, analytical skills, sound judgment, and problem-solving ability.
• Exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills for conveying technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Ability to work in office, chemistry and BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratory, and machine-shop/equipment-building environments.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field; additional relevant experience may substitute for an advanced degree.
• Experience in in-vitro diagnostics, including development, testing, or system integration.
• Supervisory or management experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Traditional office, chemistry and BSL-1/BSL-2 laboratory, and machine-shop/equipment-building work environments.
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription, flexible spending, and 401(k) benefits with company matching.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, parental leave, and company-paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Employee assistance program and additional voluntary perks including fitness contribution, pet insurance, identity-theft protection, and insurance discounts.
• Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; E-Verify is used to validate work eligibility.