Senior Research Associate, Assay Transfer & Scale-Up

Actalent; Arizona; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Research Associate III – Assay Transfer in Arizona to bridge product development and manufacturing. You will lead complex laboratory work focused on assay transfer, process characterization, and scale‑up of reagent products within a regulated environment to ensure manufacturability and quality.

You will collaborate across teams, design and troubleshoot advanced laboratory protocols, and prepare clear manufacturing documentation to support successful product transfers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline.
• 4–6 years of post‑college experience in a relevant scientific or technical role.
• Hands‑on wet lab and biological techniques.
• Experience in a regulated environment (product development/manufacturing).
• Ability to design, execute, and troubleshoot complex lab protocols with minimal supervision.
• Strong analytical judgment and problem solving for process optimization.
• Capability to apply scientific principles to evaluate manufacturability and improvements.
• Excellent documentation and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead technology transfer from Development to Manufacturing for reagent products.
• Plan and execute process characterizations and scale‑up activities.
• Develop and optimize laboratory workflows and protocols.
• Prepare manufacturing documentation and transfer materials with high accuracy.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and communicate findings clearly.
• Mentor team members and contribute to project planning and strategy.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Assay execution

Process characterization

Scale‑up activities

Documentation and reporting

Analytical problem solving

Cross‑functional collaboration

Quality and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Tools

Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Research Associate III – Assay Transfer in Arizona to bridge product development and manufacturing. You will lead complex laboratory work focused on assay transfer, process characterization, and scale‑up of reagent products within a regulated environment to ensure manufacturability and quality.

You will collaborate across teams, design and troubleshoot advanced laboratory protocols, and prepare clear manufacturing documentation to support successful product transfers and