Senior Assay Transfer Scientist — Process Optimization

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Senior Research Associate - Assay Transfer to lead the seamless transition of reagent products from Development to Manufacturing.

You will design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, document results, and drive scale-up activities to support manufacturability. This on-site role requires 6+ years post-college experience (Bachelor) or 1+ year with a Master's, hands-on wet-lab skills (IHC and ISH), and a proven track record in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science with 6+ years of post-college experience or Master's degree with 1+ year of relevant experience.
• Hands-on wet lab experience with IHC and ISH techniques.
• Direct experience in a regulated environment, product development, or manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with standard lab techniques, literature retrieval, and office software.
• Ability to apply Design for Six Sigma and Design for Quality and Manufacturability principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, execution, and troubleshooting of complex laboratory protocols, bench experiments, process characterization, and scale-up activities with minimal supervision.
• Execute bench experiments, record observations, and conduct quantitative data analysis.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and complete transfer activities for new products.
• Champion Quality First Time standards while identifying and implementing process capability improvements in the lab.
• Serve as a technical resource to troubleshoot complex problems, institute corrective actions, and resolve variables.
• Generate comprehensive technical reports, summaries, and experimental procedures.
• Present findings and data clearly to project teams and stakeholders.
• Collaborate across organizational boundaries and lead or participate in cross-functional technical teams.

Skills

Wet lab

IHC

ISH

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Design for Six Sigma / DQM

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science

Master's degree

Tools

IHC

ISH

Job description

Spectraforce Technologies, Inc. in Tucson, AZ, seeks a Senior Research Associate - Assay Transfer to lead the seamless transition of reagent products from Development to Manufacturing.

You will design, execute, and troubleshoot laboratory experiments, document results, and drive scale-up activities to support manufacturability. This on-site role requires 6+ years post-college experience (Bachelor) or 1+ year with a Master's, hands-on wet-lab skills (IHC and ISH), and a proven track record in