Sr Manufacturing Technician (Biotechnology)

Location: San Diego, California; on-site

Salary: $85,000–$95,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Company

hirify.global is an early-stage biotechnology company developing genomics and molecular detection platforms by integrating molecular biology, chemistry, and systems engineering.

What you will do

• Assemble consumable products and components according to established procedures and quality requirements.
• Develop, improve, and document assembly processes, work instructions, and SOPs.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, yield, reliability, and scalability.
• Support the development, qualification, and implementation of QC tools, fixtures, and testing methods.
• Plan manufacturing materials, forecast consumable and reagent requirements, and coordinate with suppliers.
• Support process validation, equipment qualification, lean improvements, manufacturing scale-up, and product launches in collaboration with R&D, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations.

Requirements

• At least 4 years of hands-on experience in biotechnology, life sciences, diagnostics, medical devices, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Associate or undergraduate degree in biotechnology, biology, biochemistry, chemistry, engineering, or a related technical field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Hands-on experience with consumables assembly, reagent handling, manufacturing, or laboratory production.
• Experience with inventory management, material planning, purchasing, or supply coordination.
• Ability to work independently, own responsibilities, follow detailed procedures, and identify process improvements.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and comfort working in a rapidly changing environment.

Nice to have

• Experience developing or improving QC methods, fixtures, tools, or test processes.
• Experience with biotech, molecular biology, diagnostics, or life science consumables.
• Experience in a quality management system or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with ERP, inventory management, purchasing systems, GMP, or ISO standards.
• Experience scaling manufacturing from R&D or prototype production into repeatable manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, cross-functional, R&D-driven environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to early-stage platform development and technical decisions.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Generous paid time off and additional voluntary benefits, perks, and discount programs.