Associate Scientist, Process Development (I,II,III)

Location: South San Francisco, CA; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops an advanced cell therapy manufacturing platform.

What you will do

• Design and execute small-scale and scale-up experiments for cell therapy workflow and process development.
• Adapt client cell therapy manufacturing processes to the hirify.global platform and support technology transfer.
• Maintain primary cell lines and process leukopaks, including isolation, activation, gene modification, expansion, and cryopreservation.
• Develop process diagrams, flowcharts, project plans, timelines, and technical reports.
• Draft and review work instructions, SOPs, test plans, Manufacturing Batch Records, and Bills of Materials.
• Analyze process data, present technical results, and investigate deviations and non-conformances through corrective and preventive actions.

Requirements

• BS or MS in Bioengineering, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
• 4–10 years of process development experience in the cell and gene therapy field.
• Experience with aseptic technique and primary immune cell culture.
• Extensive experience using and troubleshooting semi-automated instruments and laboratory information management systems.
• Strong problem-solving, attention to detail, technical writing, and SOP/report authoring skills.
• Creative, self-motivated, adaptable, and committed to integrity and continuous growth.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with cell therapy analytical testing methods, including flow cytometry and cell-based assays.

Culture & Benefits

• Fast-paced, mission-driven environment focused on advancing cell therapy manufacturing.
• Cross-functional collaboration across multiple areas of the company.
• Role scope and leveling are based on experience, education, and demonstrated knowledge during the interview process.