Transfer Specialist - Reagent Manufacturing Operations

Overview

We are currently seeking a collaborative and detail-oriented Transfer Specialist – Reagent Manufacturing to join a well-known client’s team on-site in Tucson, Arizona. This role supports the introduction of new assays, reagents, and bulk materials into commercial manufacturing operations, ensuring smooth transitions from development to production.

Responsibilities

• Support product and process transfer activities from late-stage development through commercial manufacturing.
• Carefully coordinate technology transfer activities between Development, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory, and Project Management teams.
• Track project timelines, milestones, and deliverables to ensure successful transfer execution.
• Document and incorporate manufacturing requirements, process knowledge, and scalability considerations into transfer projects.
• Aid in evaluating manufacturing readiness and support implementation of new products and processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues that arise during transfer activities and escalate concerns as appropriate.
• Support process validation readiness through documentation preparation and collaboration with validation and manufacturing teams.
• Participate in technical training and knowledge-sharing activities to build expertise in manufacturing transfer processes.
• Ensure all activities are performed in accordance with current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP) and applicable quality standards.
• Follow approved SOPs, operational procedures, and quality requirements to maintain compliance and data integrity.
• Support audit readiness activities through documentation organization and record maintenance.
• Aid in investigations, corrective actions, and non-conformance management activities as needed.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and inspection-ready documentation.
• Apply Lean principles and structured problem-solving methodologies to improve manufacturing processes and workflows.
• Utilize data analysis tools and statistical methods to identify trends, reduce risk, and support process optimization.
• Assist in developing and maintaining standardized procedures and process documentation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, quality, and operational excellence.

Experience

• Minimum 1+ year of relevant experience in biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device, life sciences, or another regulated industry preferred.
• Experience working in a GMP or regulated environment.
• Exposure to manufacturing, process development, technical transfer, laboratory operations, or quality systems.
• Academic or professional experience supporting technical projects, troubleshooting, scientific research, or laboratory processes.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• Experience with Six Sigma methodologies or statistical software tools is a plus.

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, or another Life Sciences discipline required.

To Be a Best Fit

• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within team environments.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and operational excellence.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures consistently.
• Growth mindset with a demonstrated willingness to learn new technologies, processes, and business practices.

Benefits

• Full-time employees are also eligible for benefits options such as health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401k benefits.

About the Company

Advanced Group is committed to providing employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or sexual preference, pregnancy or maternity, genetic information, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Advanced Group complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact accommodationrequest@advancedgroup.com.