Technical Transfer Specialist

Technical Transfer Specialist ROCGJP00040795

• Hourly pay: $30/hr
• Worksite: Leading digital streaming network (Tucson, AZ 85755 - Onsite)
• W2 Employment, Group Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Savings Program, PSL
• 40 hours/week, 12 Month Assignment

A leading digital streaming network seeks a Technical Transfer Specialist to support the introduction of new assays, reagents, and bulk materials into manufacturing operations. This role focuses on transferring products from Development to Operations while ensuring manufacturability, quality, compliance, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have experience in regulated environments, strong cross-functional collaboration skills, and a proactive, growth-oriented mindset. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career professionals looking to build expertise in technical transfer within the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or medical device industries.

Technical Transfer Specialist Responsibilities:

• Execute product design transfer activities from late-stage development through commercial launch, coordinating process transfers from R&D to manufacturing sites while tracking milestones and supporting validation readiness through cross-functional collaboration.
• Partner with Operations, Development, Regulatory, Validation, and Project teams to align manufacturing requirements related to quality, scalability, cost, and manufacturability, while documenting best practices and supporting evaluation of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with cGMP requirements, Roche quality standards (MQMS), SOPs, and operational procedures by supporting audit readiness activities, maintaining documentation, and assisting with non-conformance investigations and corrective actions.
• Apply Lean principles and problem-solving methodologies, including Five Whys and Fishbone analysis, to identify process improvements, analyze data using statistical tools such as Minitab, and develop standardized procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
• Participate in training and mentorship activities while demonstrating strong stakeholder management, effective communication, independent task management, technical problem-solving, and a continuous learning mindset within a matrixed environment.

Technical Transfer Specialist Qualifications:

• 1 year of relevant experience within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device, or other regulated manufacturing environments.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physiology, etc.) or Engineering (Biomedical, Chemical, or related disciplines).
• Experience working within a GMP/cGMP regulated environment.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles; familiarity with Six Sigma methodologies is preferred.
• Strong stakeholder management, communication, and project coordination skills.
• Proven ability to follow SOPs, operational procedures, and quality protocols while ensuring compliance and data integrity.
• Foundational technical problem-solving experience gained through academic projects, laboratory work, technical coursework, tutoring, or industry experience.
• Foundational knowledge of scientific methods and principles related to process transfer and design for manufacturability concepts.
• Basic understanding of end-to-end production processes for assays and reagents, including formulation, filling, and packaging.
• Advanced technical writing skills with the ability to produce reports and process documentation.
• Experience using statistical analysis tools and software such as Minitab is preferred.