Transfer Specialist - Reagent Manufacturing Operations

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Transfer Specialist - Reagent Manufacturing Operations for a contract assignment with one of our premier Pharmaceutical clients in Tucson, AZ .

Responsibilities :

• Supports the introduction of new assays, reagents, and bulk materials for tissue diagnostics into firm's manufacturing processes.
• Ensures the seamless integration of new products from Development into Operations, focusing on manufacturability, quality, cost, and schedule.
• Leverage technical knowledge, project management skills, and lean manufacturing principles to support efficient, scalable, and compliant manufacturing practices.

Required Skills :

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc.) discipline.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Strong teamwork ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions, anticipate team needs, and navigate a matrix organization.
• Minimum of 1 year of directly relevant work experience, preferably within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical devices industry.
• Experience operating in a GMP/regulated environment
• Basic knowledge of Lean principles. Familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is a plus.
• Proven ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational procedures (OPs), and quality protocols, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Basic Technical Problem-Solving
• Candidates must have indirect or academic experience in troubleshooting, technical projects, or lab work (e.g., from college courses, a master's program, or tutoring). Direct industry experience is not required.
• Collaboration & Independence
• Candidates must work well with different teams and be capable of managing their own daily tasks independently after initial onboarding and training.
• Strong Professional Communication
• Candidates must have great interpersonal skills, know how to self-manage their workload, and be comfortable escalating issues when needed.
• Curiosity & Eagerness to Learn
• Well suited candidates should display a growth mindset, a strong willingness to learn, and the confidence to ask questions (e.g., a great fit for a recent grad or someone transitioning from a technician role).
• Technical Transfer (70%)
  • Execute product design transfer tasks from late-stage development through commercial launch.
  • Coordinate process transfers from R&D to manufacturing sites (local or external) and track project milestones.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Development, Regulatory, and Project teams to align on manufacturability, quality, and cost objectives.
  • Document and integrate end-to-end manufacturing requirements and best practices, including scalability considerations, into transfer projects.
  • Utilize project management methodologies to execute transfer activities, troubleshoot issues, and support the evaluation of new tools and technologies.
  • Support process validation readiness by gathering necessary documentation and collaborating with Validation Engineers.
  • Actively participate in training and mentorship to develop technical excellence within the design transfer team.
• Quality, Safety, and Compliance (15%)
  • Ensure all processes are conducted safely and adhere strictly to current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), local, international, and firm (MQMS) standards.
  • Assist in audit readiness by collecting and organizing documentation, and supporting non-compliance events (e.g., NCR investigations and corrective actions).
  • Keep updated with relevant regulations to maintain company compliance.
• Continuous Improvement (15%)
  • Learn and apply basic Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies (e.g., Five Whys, Fishbone diagrams) to identify and eliminate process inefficiencies.
  • Use statistical tools and software (e.g., Minitab) to analyze process data, minimize risk, and generate actionable plans for improvements.
  • Develop and maintain standardized procedures and documentation for processes.
• Foundational knowledge in applying scientific methods and principles to process transfer tasks, focusing on learning how to document and incorporate basic design and manufacturing elements while supporting a design for manufacturability approach.
• Basic understanding of the end-to-end production process for assays and reagents (formulation, filling, and packaging).
• Advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills are required.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple low-complexity assignments and meet project deadlines.
• Proven ability to strictly follow standard operating procedures (SOPs), operational procedures (OPs), and quality protocols, ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Strong teamwork ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across multiple functions, anticipate team needs, and navigate a matrix organization.
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple low-complexity assignments and meet project deadlines.

SGA is a technology and resource solutions provider driven to stand out. We are a women-owned business. Our mission: to solve big IT problems with a more personal, boutique approach. Each year, we match consultants like you to more than 1,000 engagements. When we say let's work better together, we mean it. You'll join a diverse team built on these core values: customer service, employee development, and quality and integrity in everything we do. Be yourself, love what you do and find your passion at work. Please find us at .

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