Senior Tissue Engineer (Bioengineering)

TL;DR

Senior Tissue Engineer (Bioengineering): Developing and optimizing mammalian organ-specific micro-physiological (MPS) and organ-on-chip models for toxicity, metabolism, and disease-state studies with an accent on integrating complex biology with custom hardware. Focus on designing advanced in vitro assays, performing high-content imaging, and driving multidisciplinary R&D projects to deliver innovative bioengineering solutions.

Location: Must be based in Cambridge, MA

Salary: $82,300 - $220,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent, nonprofit research and development company tackling national challenges in defense, space exploration, and biomedical engineering.

What you will do

• Develop and characterize organ-specific micro-physiological (MPS) and organ-on-chip models for toxicity and disease studies.
• Plan and lead in vitro technical experiments in a BSL-2 laboratory environment.
• Perform molecular, biochemical, and cellular assays including immunostaining, flow cytometry, and qPCR.
• Acquire and analyze high-content confocal microscopy data using automated pipelines.
• Collaborate across multidisciplinary teams to execute project plans and mentor junior bioengineers.
• Contribute to business development activities, including technical ideation and proposal writing for government sponsors.

Requirements

• Must be based in Cambridge, MA
• Bachelor's degree in Bioengineering, Biomedical Engineering, or related field required; PhD preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in Bioengineering or related engineering fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
• Proficiency in mammalian tissue culture and in vitro assay development.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, milestone-driven environment.

Nice to have

• Proven expertise in microfluidic-based cell and tissue culture platforms.
• Experience with complex co-culture models and iPSC-derived tissues.
• Familiarity with AI/ML-driven cell painting and bioinformatics pipelines (R/Python).
• Experience securing external funding or writing R&D proposals for government contracts.

Culture & Benefits

• Supportive team atmosphere fostering innovation and intellectual creativity.
• Emphasis on career development and opportunities for increased responsibility.
• Workplace flexibility and work-life balance programs.
• Access to employee clubs, health and finance workshops, and social events.