2026 Summer Intern - Assay Transfer

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The Position

2026 Summer Intern - Assay Transfer

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

Department Summary

Assay Transfer’s mission is to ensure the successful transition of newly developed diagnostic assays and reagent products from the R&D laboratory into production within the manufacturing facility. The process of design transfer ensures that products are manufacturable at scale while maintaining the performance established during development.

This internship position is located in Tucson, Arizona, On-Site  

The Opportunity

• Learn and catalog the history of Assay Transfer using artificial intelligence tools.

• Support the pilot reagent manufacturing process

• Maintain metrics for Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

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.

Who You Are

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:
Science or Mathematics major preferred but not required

Required Skills: 

• Basic experience with spreadsheet software such as Google Sheets or Excel. This includes the ability to sort and maintain data sets and basic use of formulas.

• Creation of presentations using Google Slides or Powerpoint

• Knowledge of Windows platform

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.

• Use of artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data

• Data analysis and trending

Relocation benefits are not available for this job posting. 
 

The expected salary range for this position based on the primary location of  Arizona is $45.00-$50.00 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.

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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