# Scientist, Product Transfer at Spear Bio

- Company: Spear Bio
- What the company does: Backed by Foresite Capital.
- Company website: https://spear.bio
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Woburn, MA Headquarters
- Work setup: Remote
- Pay: $95K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-11-07
- Apply by: 2026-12-22
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/spearbio/917b80c6-d62b-4c54-9ce8-013d079d210e?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spear-bio-scientist-product-transfer/

## About the role

We are seeking a Product Transfer Scientist with molecular diagnostics and qPCR assay development experience to join our Product Transfer team. You will lead the transfer of New Product Introductions (NPIs) from Assay Development to Manufacturing, partnering with Assay and Process Development to ensure our qPCR-based reagents and processes are robust, reproducible, and scalable. Immunoassay experience is a strong plus. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Degree: Master’s degree with 3–5 years of industry experience, or Ph.D. with 1+ years of industry experience in Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Chemical or Biochemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related field
- Field: Molecular diagnostics/qPCR assay development and transfer of IVD/RUO assays in a regulated industry
- Hands-on qPCR or molecular diagnostic assay development, optimization, and troubleshooting (e.g., primer/probe design, cycling optimization, standard curves, inhibition, melt-curve analysis)
- Experience with real-time PCR instruments and software (e.g., Bio-Rad CFX, QuantStudio, LightCycler) and interpreting amplification data
- Knowledge of nucleic-acid reagent quality and stability, including oligo QC, enzyme/master mix lot qualification, and contamination control
- Experience with product/technology transfer and IVD or RUO molecular assay kit manufacturing under cGMP

Tags: R&D

Source: 1752vc Careers, https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/spear-bio-scientist-product-transfer/