Scientist I (Ligand Discovery)

Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States

Salary: $84,000–$121,000 per year, plus potential bonus, commission, and equity eligibility.

Company

hirify.global develops technologies and solutions for bioprocessing and the production of biologic drugs.

What you will do

• Design and execute experiments to discover and optimize protein-binding ligands using phage, yeast, ribosomal, and other display technologies.
• Analyze experimental data, communicate findings, and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Collaborate with R&D, resin development, manufacturing, and commercial teams to advance projects from concept to market.
• Coordinate custom and catalog resin development activities and align progress across stakeholders.
• Improve discovery workflows and implement innovative approaches to accelerate project execution.
• Monitor emerging technologies and scientific advances in ligand discovery and protein engineering.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, or a related field.
• 0–5 years of academic or industry experience.
• Experience with phage display, yeast display, ribosomal display, or comparable discovery platforms.
• Hands-on molecular cloning experience, including restriction enzyme-mediated cloning and/or Gibson Assembly.
• Experience with SnapGene or similar gene design and analysis software.
• Strong data analysis, problem-solving, scientific communication, and collaborative working skills.

Nice to have

• FACS experience.
• Experience with affinity chromatography and/or ion exchange chromatography.
• Experience managing multiple projects or priorities in a fast-paced research environment.
• Interest in innovation, continuous learning, and high-quality scientific outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and innovative research environment.
• Paid time off.
• Health, dental, and vision benefits.
• Retirement benefits and flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility for variable cash programs and, for eligible roles, equity compensation.