Scientist, Assay Transfer

Roche • Tucson, AZ

2d • $82,700 - $153,700

About The Position

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters. The Position Scientist, Assay Transfer The Opportunity As a pivotal member of the Assay Transfer team, you will bridge the gap between R&D and production by leading process characterization and manufacturing strategies for new reagent products. This role combines high-level laboratory research with strategic consultancy, tasking you with investigating scientific concepts to ensure manufacturability, securing intellectual property through patent applications, and contributing to global scientific literature. By blending creative problem-solving with technical documentation and peer mentorship, you will drive the successful transition of innovative discoveries into reliable, large-scale manufacturing solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Scientific field with 8 years relevant experience OR Master’s Degree in Scientific field with 3 years relevant experience OR Ph.D in Scientific field entry level.
• Highly experienced in communication and conflict resolution between different groups is highly preferred.
• Demonstrates potential for technical proficiency, scientific creativity, collaboration with others and independent thought.
• Strong understanding of scientific principles and concepts.
• Applies advanced technical writing skills to produce reports and documents.

Nice To Haves

• Some knowledge of manufacturing processes preferred.
• Experience with lean concepts and design for six sigma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Product & Process Transfer: Serves as the primary bridge between R&D and Operations, ensuring new products and assays are manufacturable, efficient, and successfully transitioned to global manufacturing sites.
• Experimental Design & Analysis: Drives advanced research and experimental design using statistical tools like DOE, Cpk, and Gage R&R to analyze data, form conclusions, and optimize processes.
• Innovation & Intellectual Property: Identifies technical challenges and creates novel, potentially patentable solutions for reagents, components, or systems to improve long-term sustainability.
• Strategic Collaboration: Represents Assay Transfer on cross-functional teams, collaborating with senior staff and stakeholders to define project scopes, share expertise, and deliver high-stakes presentations.
• Operational Excellence: Works independently under high-level direction to implement workflow improvements and ensure all deliverables adhere to "Quality First Time" standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees