Scientist, Process and Product Development (Contract)

Location: South San Francisco, California, United States; onsite

Salary: $55–$58 per hour. This is a 1-year contract opportunity with possible extension or contract-to-hire.

Company

hirify.global is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing off-the-shelf allogeneic CAR T cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune disease.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, execute, and characterize robust clinical-scale CAR T manufacturing processes.
• Design, execute, and analyze Design of Experiments studies for process understanding, optimization, and characterization.
• Support clinical-scale non-GMP manufacturing operations and BLA-enabling process characterization activities.
• Evaluate process parameters, materials, closed or disposable systems, and operational workflows to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Support technical project teams, communicate data and strategy, and collaborate with stakeholders.
• Maintain high-quality documentation in electronic laboratory notebooks and technical reports, and contribute to regulatory filings and responses.

Requirements

• BS in Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Molecular and Cell Biology, Immunology, or a related field.
• MS with at least 5 years of experience or BS with at least 8 years of experience.
• Foundational understanding of mammalian or primary cell culture, biochemistry, molecular and cell biology, and immunology.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced startup environment, with strong organization, communication, and attention to detail.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Gene and cell therapy manufacturing experience.
• Experience with continuous manufacturing, upstream genetic modification, bioreactor or WAVE expansion, and cryopreservation.
• Experience with gene editing and gene delivery technologies.
• Experience with T-cell flow cytometry, FMEA, process characterization, and DOE methodologies in biologics or cell therapy.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative work environment with cross-functional technical and project teams.
• Annual performance bonus and equity.
• Health insurance and generous time off.
• Two annual company-wide holiday shutdowns.