Senior Research Associate (Genomics)

TL;DR

Senior Research Associate (Genomics): Developing and validating clinical-grade assays for a multiomic platform to enable early cancer detection with an accent on NGS technologies and blood-based analytes. Focus on designing experiments to optimize assay performance, implementing process improvements in a regulated environment, and transitioning protocols to clinical production.

Location: Onsite in Brisbane, California

Company

hirify.global is a biotechnology company developing a multiomic platform for the early detection of cancer.

What you will do

• Develop assays for DNA using genome-wide and targeted NGS approaches based on molecular biology and nucleic-acid biochemistry.
• Plan and execute mission-critical experiments to optimize and characterize assay performance.
• Analyze high-quality data and present results cross-functionally to R&D and clinical operations teams.
• Perform technical troubleshooting and implement process improvements across the laboratory.
• Collaborate with engineers to transition development protocols into clinical production, including automation and SOP development.
• Write study protocols and reports following current Good Laboratory and Documentation Practices (cGLP, cGDP).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in molecular biology, biochemistry, genetics, or a related field.
• At least 4 years of professional experience in the life sciences.
• Hands-on experience in NGS-based assay development, including extraction, library preparation, and target capture.
• Experience executing verification and validation studies for IVD assays in a regulated GLP laboratory environment.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Brisbane, California.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to record accurate, detailed observations.

Nice to have

• Experience working with methylated ctDNA/cfDNA in liquid biopsy workflows.
• Experience with automated liquid handlers and laboratory information systems.
• Familiarity with scientific programming languages such as Python or R.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work in a high-impact organization dedicated to changing the landscape of cancer detection.
• Collaborative, cross-functional environment working with R&D, automation, and computational science teams.
• Professional growth within a fast-paced biotech environment.