Metrology Tech I (Biotechnology)

TL;DR

Metrology Tech I (Biotechnology): Supporting calibration, instrumentation, and equipment qualification for cGMP clinical and commercial CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing with an accent on compliant production, troubleshooting, and facility start-up. Focus on executing calibration programs, resolving equipment issues, managing technical documentation, and supporting inspection-ready operations in a cleanroom environment.

Location: Onsite in Raritan, New Jersey, United States. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.

Salary: $83,711–$109,870 USD per year, plus performance-based bonus and/or equity for eligible roles.

Company

hirify.global develops cell therapies, including CAR-T, TCR-T, and NK cell-based treatments for serious diseases.

What you will do

• Execute daily calibration and instrumentation activities supporting clinical production and future commercial CAR-T supply.
• Coordinate materials, tools, standards, spare parts, work orders, and third-party vendor activities.
• Support shutdown calibration, calibration interval management, commissioning, qualification, validation, and on-the-floor equipment troubleshooting.
• Develop and maintain calibration data sheets, metrology job plans, master plans, SOPs, quality events, CAPAs, and out-of-tolerance documentation.
• Collaborate with Operations, Quality, HSE, Engineering, Facilities, Validation, QC, Supply Chain, and other technical functions.
• Participate in audits, emergency response programs, safety initiatives, continuous improvement, and inspection-readiness activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in biological science, biochemical science, bioengineering, or a related field; alternatively, trade or technical school certification or equivalent military certification.
• At least 4 years of cGMP cleanroom manufacturing experience under aseptic conditions.
• Hands-on knowledge of metrology, calibration, instrumentation, PLC automation, VFDs, electrical practices, CMMS, and cGMP requirements.
• Knowledge of EHS and regulatory standards, including EPA, OSHA, and DEA requirements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, communication, teamwork, and project management skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and complete Form I-9 and E-Verify employment eligibility verification.

Nice to have

• Experience in a fast-growing manufacturing environment and matrix organization.
• Experience with operational excellence, continuous improvement, change management, and lean manufacturing.
• Experience leading through influence and managing contractor relationships.

Culture & Benefits

• EHS-first, right-first-time, collaborative, and continuous-improvement culture.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with a 401(k) plan and company match vesting fully on day one.
• Eight weeks of paid parental leave after three months of employment.
• Paid vacation, personal and sick time, floating holidays, and eleven company holidays.
• Additional flexible spending, health savings, disability, life insurance, commuter, family-care, well-being, and voluntary benefit programs.