QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.
Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.
Scientist II – Troubleshooting OTIF
As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Scientist II to join our Troubleshooting department in Pencoed on a 12-month fixed-term contract basis.
About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed
QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 600 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to sites across the globe.
Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunohematology products used in transfusion medicine; in addition to a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.
On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.
Your New Role
Reporting to the Team Lead (OTIF), the Scientist II role provides the opportunity to understand and develop skills in all aspects of the Product Support technical roles as part of an OTIF troubleshooting team. The successful candidate will be reporting into the Team Lead (OTIF) and receive training in our investigation processes and gain an understanding of the nature of the work that the Tech Support OTIF Team are tasked with. We would also welcome new ideas, based on previous experience, to enable the team to be more effective and efficient. This role will work on a day’s basis Monday to Friday, with some weekend days’ work required which will be on a rotation basis between the team (Currently one Saturday out of every four – days only).
Individuals will perform interpretation and analysis of scientific data and on occasion may take the opportunity to present data to an audience. They will ensure that investigations and projects are conducted in accordance with all relevant quality, compliance and safety systems and all quality documentation practises are followed.
As a Scientist II, you will work on short-term projects and on occasion as part of a cross functional team. These projects will revolve around reactive investigations, where you will work closely with Operations and Quality functions, and may get exposure to R&D on occasion.
The role requires the ability to work well in a team and as an individual contributor. The successful candidate will work independently to organise and plan their work but will also work closely with peers and Team Leads. This is a great opportunity to apply your Product/ Process knowledge and further develop skills in teamwork, communication and working to fixed timelines.
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Equal Opportunity QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at recruiting@quidelortho.com
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