Research Associate (Organ Perfusion)

Location: Bay Area, United States; Workplace: On-site

Salary: $90,000–$100,000 per year, plus potential equity

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage moonshot company developing organ-scale reversible cryopreservation to preserve donated organs at subzero temperatures without ice formation and rewarm them uniformly for transplant.

What you will do

• Perform pig organ isolation and ex-vivo evaluation protocols, including perfusion and histology.
• Develop and optimize organ perfusion, preservation, and viability assessment protocols.
• Evaluate organ health following cryopreservation in collaboration with scientists and engineers.
• Survey scientific literature and conduct experiments to answer critical preservation questions.
• Process samples accurately and report data on time.
• Take ownership of specific technical challenges across biology, physics, and chemistry-focused research.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in a STEM field or significant STEM-related training.
• At least 2 years of experience performing complex and demanding laboratory procedures.
• Experience or training in ex-vivo organ perfusion and viability assessment is advantageous.
• Interest or experience in physiology and understanding organ function.
• Creative problem-solving skills and interest in developing novel protocols.
• Willingness to work in an on-site laboratory setting.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to contribute as an early team member to an ambitious organ preservation program.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Flexible time off and paid holidays.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, FSA, and commuter benefits.
• Subsidized daily lunch.
• Competitive compensation package including salary and equity.