Principal Scientist – Environmental Monitoring/Microbiology

TL;DR

Principal Scientist (Environmental Monitoring/Microbiology): Supporting the quality and reliability of life-changing therapies through microbial control and environmental monitoring with an accent on technology transfer, validation, and investigations. Focus on troubleshooting complex laboratory challenges, authoring technical documentation, and ensuring Data Integrity standards.

Location: Onsite in Portsmouth, NH, USA

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in life sciences, manufacturing medicines across 30+ sites worldwide to turn breakthrough ideas into viable therapies.

What you will do

• Support technology transfer, validation, deviation, and investigation activities.
• Author technical documents, including test methods, protocols, and reports.
• Lead equipment, template, and form setup activities for validation projects.
• Analyze data and troubleshoot assay and instrumentation issues.
• Collaborate with project teams to drive projects to successful completion.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements

• Advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Microbiology, Biochemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Experience working in a GMP-regulated or professional laboratory environment.
• Strong scientific writing skills and experience preparing technical documentation.
• Knowledge of assay validation, technology transfer, and investigation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Must be based in or able to work onsite in Portsmouth, NH, USA.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Compensation programs that recognize high performance.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Inclusive and ethical workplace with an agile career and dynamic culture.
• Exposure to cross-functional teams and customer-facing projects.