Roche Posted October 21, 2026

Manufacturing Operator

Tucson, Arizona, United States of America FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

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

The Opportunity:

The Manufacturing Operator contributes to producing reliable products and supplies with effective operations in an empowered organization. As part of a dynamic team, the Manufacturing Operator is responsible for collaborating with their team to operate automated equipment and systems to perform a wide variety of complex tasks related to assembly, printing, fill and kitpack manufacturing operations.

Recognizes and elevates safety, equipment, and product problems, contributing to the achievement of production goals. Utilizes validated software and systems to maintain processes, batch records, and inventory control. Ensures all production related documentation is in compliance with quality system regulations. May be responsible for low complexity training of new employees and sharing best practices.

They must have good communication and organizational skills and the ability to identify opportunities that would drive the business forward.

This is an essential position supporting the organizational goals requiring attendance on weekends, holidays and

during emergency or exceptional conditions.

Production

Executes the process of assembly, filling, labeling & packaging equipment of varying complexity and in accordance with production manufacturing records, operating procedure requirements to produce finished intermediates and final kits while meeting production targets.

Performs basic transactions within highly complex systems and controls in a regulated manufacturing environment (e.g. receive, process, build product/materials, facilitate material availability, SAP transactions/confirmations).

Runs automated systems/equipment and sequences of operation, including: equipment setup, operation, and cleaning; monitoring and performing basic troubleshooting.

Participates in the execution of protocol/validations.

Maintains ability to be a subject matter expert (SME) in one or more areas of production.

Contributes to daily end-of-shift reports and pass downs.

Safety and Quality

Maintains Right to Operate and ensures that all processes are performed in a safe and healthy manner;

Addresses and escalates any potentially unsafe hazards; Provides feedback during investigation of safety hazards, incidents and near misses using safety reporting tools.

Performs tasks/transactions in the quality system to ensure we achieve our quality objectives.

Understands the expectations of audit readiness (OSHA, FDA, QSR, GMP, ISO, etc.); may be required to answer questions about processes on the spot.

Maintains accurate and complete system transactions ensuring material traceability, and inventory

accuracy (e.g. receipt, storage, issuance of materials, and other inventory transactions).

Provides feedback on NCR investigations, reworks, and corrective actions.

Adheres to 95% or above internal training compliance

Continuous Improvement

Performs 6S activities, gathers/meets cycle times and develops/follows standard work; identifies and implements process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives utilizing lean tools.

Participates and contributes in tier meetings.

May participate in the collection of data for daily metrics purposes and to support operational excellence initiatives and improvements.

Teamwork and Collaboration

Proactively collaborates with peers in other shifts/functions to ensure daily targets are achieved.

Assists in the successful onboarding of new employees and contractors.

Other duties as assigned by management.

Who you are:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities.

Formal Training/Education

Education Level Education Details Req Pref

H.S. Diploma Or GED. Req

Years of Experience Experience Details:

2 years Relevant work experience.

2 years Relevant work experience in GMP environment

Experience with automated manufacturing

equipment in a regulated environment.

Experience with validated software systems used to

Maintain Quality, Inventory, and Processes.

Familiarity with sensors, motors, cylinders, etc., and with the use of hand tools and test equipment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated experience with Lean / Continuous Improvement.

• Experience with Google products (gMail, gSheets, gDoc, etc).

• Experience with SAP.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.

• Ability to work with cross-functional teams.

• Ability to be agile and accurate in a high-volume environment.

• Strong organizational skills, planning skills, and attention to detail.

• Strong communication skills - written, verbal.

• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

• Excellent time management skills to manage multiple tasks and competing timelines.

• Ability to use the technology associated with the industry.

• Ability to use precision tools.

• Ability to have prompt, regular, and reliable worksite attendance.

Physical conditions and PPE requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand, walk, sit, kneel, bend, crouch for a combined 4 or more hours per day.

• Push, pull, and lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

• Perform repetitive, consistent movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Have good near visual acuity to perform activities throughout the processes in the assigned area.

• Able to work in, on, around, over, and under fixed equipment and machinery; to

work from lifts and ladders; to manipulate heavy equipment, tools, and supplies; to concurrently manipulate multiple controls and machinery, and to wear and work in personnel protective equipment.

• This is an essential position supporting the organizational goals, requiring

attendance on weekends, holidays, and during emergency or exceptional conditions.

Pay transparency

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of Tucson is 43,300.00 - 80,300.00 USD Annual.  Actual pay will be determined based on experience, 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.

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.

Roche is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy and practice to employ, promote, and otherwise treat any and all employees and applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence. The company's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination, including but not limited to, discrimination on the basis of Protected Veteran status, individuals with disabilities status, and consistent with all federal, state, or local laws.

If you have a disability and need an accommodation in relation to the online application process, please contact us by completing this form Accommodations for Applicants .

Job details

Seniority
Not listed
Function
Manufacturing & CMC
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Tucson, Arizona, United States of America
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

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We currently track 3720 comparable Manufacturing & CMC roles across 172 biopharma companies.

3720Comparable roles tracked
3319Currently active
172Companies hiring similar roles
64Countries represented

Salary context

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Peers share this role's job function. This posting doesn't list a seniority level, so peers aren't narrowed by seniority either -- the range below may span more levels than usual.

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Ireland133
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Manager374
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Associate165
Principal134
Director118
Associate Director114
Senior Director53
Executive/VP9

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Rare Disease3
Oncology3
Respiratory1
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