Cellular Biologist II (Oncology)

Location: New York, New York, United States of America

Salary: $49,163–$82,311 per year, depending upon experience.

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution focused on genetics, disease research, treatments, and genomic solutions.

What you will do

• Perform automated and manual cell culture, including primary tumor tissues and blood samples, tissue-derived organoids, fibroblasts, and iPSCs.
• Develop, execute, optimize, and troubleshoot organoid derivation, expansion, quality-control, differentiation, and co-culture protocols on robotic platforms or manually.
• Contribute to molecular, phenotypic, imaging, in vitro, and automated drug-screening assays using 3D organoid systems.
• Plan resources, maintain inventory, prepare media and reagents, and coordinate with laboratory operations.
• Document results, modify SOPs, file software and automation tickets, analyze protocol variation, and lead large-scale workflow improvements.
• Provide technical direction, demonstrations, and instruction while leading and mentoring junior technical staff and departmental assistants.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience; experience with human or mammalian cell culture, 3D culture systems, iPSC culture, and broad cell and molecular biology techniques is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• Ability to develop and improve biological workflows or contribute to automation and software tools.
• Ability to coordinate and perform multiple concurrent assignments across complex workflows and multifaceted projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and interact productively, professionally, and positively with research-program participants.
• Ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays when required by research projects or laboratory operations.

Nice to have

• Three years of experience.
• Master’s degree.
• Experience with liquid-handling automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in an interdisciplinary oncology research environment with stem cell biologists, data scientists, automation engineers, software developers, and cellular specialists.
• Collaborate on an advanced automated cell-biology platform supporting cancer-treatment research.
• Contribute to publications, reports, SOPs, team meetings, and knowledge exchange.
• Employment is with an independent nonprofit biomedical research institution.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and CV or résumé with the application for consideration.