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The Position

2025 Summer Intern - Design Transfer Operations (Manufacturing Technical Support)

We advance science so that we all have more time with the people we love.

Department Summary

The Design Transfer Operations team plays a crucial role as a liaison for end-to-end transfer activities. This team represents various Operations functions during the new product development and transfer processes, acting as a focal point for Global Operations projects. The team ensures that all Operations stakeholders (Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Validation Engineering, Functional Leads, Quality, Validation, Planning, Purchasing, Procurement and Label Control) needs are understood and communicated through the transfer process. They participate in cross-functional teams to address transfer project needs; establish partnership with other organizational groups like Regulatory, Lifecycle and other business partners, and assist in coordination between Operations and Development, Regulatory and Project team(s) at Roche while launching new Assays.
The team leverages the application of program management skills, lean manufacturing principles, process engineering and sound scientific rigor to ensure that new Assays, Reagents and Bulk materials are introduced into the existing manufacturing processes. They help ensure that Operations needs are met from a manufacturability, quality, cost and schedule perspective, and the requirements for a minimum viable product are met within Operations; clearly communicating project risks and proposing gap closure plans to eliminate these risks. The team establishes and refines transfer standard work to continuously improve the transfer process, and actively seek out, create and implement new ways to drastically simplify ways of working.
The team also supports, as needed, the transfer of products from site to site or site to supplier within the US.

This internship position is located in Tucson, ON-SITE. 

The Opportunity:

Learn the role of a Operations Technical Transfer Specialist: 

Involvement in the launch of new Assays, Reagents, and Bulk materials into existing manufacturing processes. Exposure to project management, manufacturability, quality assurance, cost management, and scheduling.Engagement in identifying project risks and developing gap closure plans.

Support assigned transfer activities and tasks per defined timelines 

Assess existing processes and identify/implement improvements 

Participation in continuous improvement initiatives related to transfer processes.Opportunities to simplify and innovate ways of working.

Participate in cross functional collaborations and stakeholder alignment discussions  

Provide task updates to internal and external stakeholders by leveraging strong written and verbal communication skills.

By joining the Design Transfer Operations team, interns will gain comprehensive knowledge and practical experience in managing product transfers within the organization, ensuring quality, efficiency, and collaboration across various stakeholders.

Program Highlights

Intensive 12-weeks, full-time (40 hours per week) paid internship.

Program start dates are in May/June (Summer)

A stipend, based on location, will be provided to help alleviate costs associated with the internship. 

Ownership of challenging and impactful business-critical projects.

Work with some of the most talented people in the biotechnology industry.

Emphasis on learning through hands-on involvement in transfer activities.

Interaction with diverse teams and functional areas within Roche.

Mentorship and guidance from experienced professionals in Operations and related fields.

Who You Are:

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

- Must be pursuing a Bachelor's degree

- Must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university during the program calendar year 2025.

- Desire GPA 3.0 or higher.

- Previous work experience preferred.

Required Majors:

Engineering/Engineering Technology or Life Science discipline. Life Science majors like Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology etc are preferred

Required Skills:

Communication, collaboration & interpersonal skillsAbility to leverage Critical thinkingDecision making and stakeholder management

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications:

Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

Complements our culture and the standards that guide our daily behavior & decisions: Integrity, Courage, and Passion.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  Arizona is $22-28 hour.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This position also qualifies for paid holiday time off benefits.

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Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Ventana Medical Systems, Inc. (Ventana), a member of the Roche Group, innovates and manufactures instruments and reagents that automate tissue processing and slide staining for cancer diagnostics. Our integrated staining, workflow management and digital pathology solutions optimize laboratory efficiency to reduce errors and support diagnosis for pathology professionals. Together with Roche, Ventana is driving personalized healthcare through accelerated drug discovery and companion diagnostics.

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