Research Associate III, Assay Transfer

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The Position

As a Research Associate III in the Assay Transfer team you will be responsible for leading the technical transition of specific product components from Development to Manufacturing. You will apply advanced scientific principles to ensure manufacturability lead the preparation of complex manufacturing documents and identify process improvements. You will operate with significant autonomy requiring minimal supervision on routine tasks and acting as a technical resource for more junior staff.

The Opportunity

• Performing pilot reagent manufacturing including the execution and testing of pilot reagent builds as a primary responsibility.

• Representing the Assay Transfer team on cross-functional project teams coordinating specific workstreams and ensuring timelines for transfer activities are met.

• Writing and reviewing complex manufacturing documents validation protocols and technical reports with a high degree of accuracy and minimal oversight.

• Assisting in the design of experiments (DOE) and process characterization studies by helping define variables to be tested and contributing to experimental planning.

• Ensuring strict adherence to GMP GLP and Design Control principles and advocating for Quality First Time by reviewing team members work.

• Providing technical mentorship and training to junior Research Associates on laboratory techniques and transfer procedures to support team development and skill enhancement.

Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelors Degree in Science and 4 years of relevant laboratory/industry experience (required)

Behaviors competencies and qualities of the ideal applicant.

• You demonstrate strong independent thought and the ability to troubleshoot complex assays.

• You are proficient in standard software (Excel Word or equivalent) plus an emerging proficiency in statistical analysis tools (e.g. JMP or Minitab) for data interpretation.

• You have strong technical writing skills; you are able to draft complete validation reports and standard operating procedures (SOPs) that require only final-stage review.

• You can present data clearly to the broader group and lead technical discussions regarding specific project components.

• You have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and design transfer; familiarity with Lean concepts is a plus.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is 69700.00 - 129400.00 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience qualifications geographic location and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance. This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together more than 100000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities foster creativity and keep our ambitions high so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Lets build a healthier future together.

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