Process Lead Reagents Second shift

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

As a Process Lead Reagents, you will play an essential role in driving operational excellence, empowering team members, and delivering high-quality healthcare solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced production environment. Guided by our core operating principles, you will foster a supportive team culture while identifying workflow efficiencies that directly impact our business goals. This is a key operational leadership opportunity to shape daily manufacturing success and cultivate group values across multiple production lines.

The Opportunity

• Lead, balance, and direct daily operations for production employees and contractors to achieve output goals and uphold schedule adherence.
• Provide hands-on line support (20%–40%), including bulk solution formulation, material handling, process auditing, SAP transactions, and protocol validations in a regulated manufacturing environment.
• Ensure strict audit readiness (FDA, OSHA, ISO, FAA) and maintain quality system standards by addressing hazards, conducting NCR investigations, and driving continuous improvement initiatives (6S).
• Facilitate team training, coordinate equipment maintenance and calibration, and ensure compliance targets remain above 95%.
• Collect, trend, and report daily operational metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery) during Tier meetings to resolve bottlenecks and optimize standard work.
• Collaboratively lead end-of-shift pass-downs and cross-functional communications to build strong team alignment across shifts.

Who You Are

• You hold an Associate degree (or higher) and have at least 3 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a GMP-regulated environment. 
• You possess strong continuous improvement/Lean knowledge alongside hands-on experience using ERP systems and digital productivity tools (Google Workspace or Microsoft package).
• You are an engaging communicator and proactive problem-solver who can inspire teams, deliver constructive coaching, and collaborate seamlessly across functions.
• You bring exceptional organizational and time-management skills, allowing you to prioritize effectively and maintain high precision in a high-volume setting.
• You are physically capable of standing/walking for 4+ hours daily, lifting up to 50 lbs, wearing required PPE, and committing to essential worksite attendance (including weekend/holiday coverage as needed).

Additional Information:

• Second shift (2pm to 10:30 pm).
• Full time 40 hours per week
• Based out of the Tucson site.
• Overtime as necessary.

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting.

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location for this position of Tucson, AZ 52.400 -  97.400 USD Annual. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, level, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. A discretionary annual bonus may be available based on individual and Company performance.  This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

This position also qualifies for the benefits detailed at the link provided below.

Benefits

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

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