QC Associate - Temp (Molecular Biology)

Location: Onsite in Wilsonville, Oregon, USA; Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-5:30 pm PT. Shift, weekend, holiday, or on-call coverage may be required.

Company

hirify.global develops biotechnology products supported by molecular biology and quality control laboratory operations.

What you will do

• Perform routine QC release testing, data review, and basic product release activities under direct supervision.
• Execute validated analytical methods, including qPCR, NanoDrop/Qubit measurements, fragment analysis, and basic NGS QC tasks.
• Inspect incoming raw materials and prepare disposition recommendations for senior QC approval.
• Support OOS and OOT investigations by gathering raw data, documenting findings, and escalating atypical results.
• Maintain QC records, instrument logs, reagents, standards, assay controls, and laboratory inventory.
• Perform environmental monitoring, water sampling, instrument maintenance, and continuous improvement activities as applicable.

Requirements

• BS in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of industrial Operations/QC experience; internship, co-op, or relevant academic laboratory experience may substitute.
• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including PCR, cloning, and sequencing, plus analytical methods such as spectroscopy and gel electrophoresis.
• Basic laboratory skills, including pipetting, sample handling, and instrument operation; familiarity with LIMS.
• Working knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Documentation Practices.
• Ability to work onsite in a laboratory, cleanroom, and manufacturing environment, including gowning and personal protective equipment requirements.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with automated liquid-handling or robotic systems.
• Experience with QC or QA operations in a regulated biotechnology or manufacturing environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative QC environment.
• Work includes frequent standing, walking, repetitive pipetting, and lifting up to 25 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Operations follow ISO 13485:2016, internal SOPs, ALCOA+ data integrity principles, and 21 CFR Part 11 requirements.