Associate Scientist 2 - Assay R&D

Location: Durham, North Carolina; full-time on-site attendance required at hirify.global's Research Triangle Park laboratory

Annual base pay: $82,000–$102,000 in Durham, NC

Company

hirify.global is a healthcare company developing technologies for early cancer detection using next-generation sequencing, population-scale clinical studies, and computer and data science.

What you will do

• Perform molecular biology experiments including RNA isolation, genomic DNA isolation, cDNA preparation, cloning, fermentation, protein expression, and purification.
• Prepare, process, and analyze samples, reagents, buffers, and media while maintaining accurate documentation and procedural compliance.
• Collect, interpret, and document experimental data in laboratory notebooks or electronic systems.
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, escalating issues when needed.
• Refine laboratory protocols, prepare technical reports and data summaries, and support quantitative analysis and project decisions.
• Maintain laboratory safety, regulatory, quality, inventory, and continuous-improvement standards while providing technical guidance to junior staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline with 2–5 years of relevant experience, or a related master’s degree with 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of applicable regulatory standards appropriate to the role’s complexity and scope.
• Knowledge of GMP quality management systems, such as ISO 13485.
• Experience or knowledge of operations in a regulated medical device environment, including IVDD, IVDR, FDA 21 CFR 800 series, and FDA 21 CFR Part 11.

Nice to have

• Technical proficiency in standard laboratory techniques and equipment operation.
• Ability to analyze data, identify issues, and communicate findings clearly.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with laboratory documentation systems, data management tools, reporting processes, laboratory safety, compliance, and quality standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Work primarily takes place in a laboratory with exposure to biological, chemical, or hazardous materials; routine PPE use is required.
• The role involves prolonged standing, pipetting, and handling laboratory materials, with occasional evening or weekend work when project demands require it.
• Flexible time off or vacation, 401(k) with employer match, medical, dental, vision, and well-being programs are provided according to applicable plans.
• The role operates under moderate supervision with periodic review of work products and outcomes.