2026 Summer Intern - Design Transfer Operations (Manufacturing Technical Support)

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2026 Summer Intern - Design Transfer Operations (Manufacturing Technical Support)

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Department Summary

The Design Transfer Operations team plays a crucial role as a liaison for end-to-end design 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 an 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)

Required Education: You meet one of the following criteria:

• Must be pursuing a Bachelor's Degree (enrolled student).

• Must have attained a Bachelor's Degree (not currently enrolled in a graduate program).

• Must be pursuing a Master's Degree (enrolled student).

Required Majors: Engineering/Engineering Technology or Life Science discipline. Chemistry, biology, biochemistry, bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related science field.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Qualifications

• Prefer currently enrolled in an accredited college/university during the program calendar year 2026.

• Previous work experience preferred.

• Student organization and/or study abroad experiences are a plus.

• Base knowledge of lean manufacturing, and or base knowledge of medical devices preferred.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.

• Curiosity, willingness to ask questions and learn

• 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 Tucson is $23.00-$35.00 per 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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