Senior Operations Technician

Overview

Quidel Ortho 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.

Senior Operations Technician - Conjugates (Pencoed) – permanent basis. Following the initial 3–6 month training period, the role will revert to a standard Monday to Friday schedule (37 hours per week). During training, a 7-day fortnight shift pattern applies (5 shifts in week one and 2 shifts in week two, with every other weekend worked).

• Formulate conjugate concentrates using BTR and/or Electronic Batch Records; operate balance, pipettes, stirred cell concentrators, centrifuge, UV spectrophotometer and filtration equipment.
• Use SAP for raw material and planning requirements; operate AKTA systems including manual fraction collection where needed.
• Update and maintain spreadsheets and control charts for trend analysis for each Conjugate Concentrate.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements (QRS/GMP, ISO, etc.) and identify and record anomalous observations.
• Maintain compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental regulations; keep equipment calibrated and maintained; keep the lab clean and monitor micro environment.
• Adhere to the manufacturing plan, including pooling of Conjugate Concentrates.
• Prepare in-process warning limit breach paperwork (RZ and percentage yield); formulate test dilutions for in-process tests and interpret results with recommended actions.
• Collaborate with Reagent Formulations, Technical Support, Quality Engineering and other departments as required.

• Qualified to a minimum of GCSE level, including Maths and a relevant science subject (Chemistry preferred), or equivalent operational experience in Diagnostics or a similar industry.
• Experience of laboratory work and using pipettes and weighing balances.
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel highly desirable).
• Strong verbal communication within the operational team, with contract staff, and with other departments.
• Ability to perform basic problem solving and apply ethical thinking in decision-making.
• Hardworking, reliable with good attendance and timekeeping; ability to manage complex processes and systems.

• Competitive salary with yearly salary reviews
• Attractive pension scheme and bonus scheme
• Life assurance and private medical (if applicable)
• Additional benefits:
  Linked In Learning, Cycle to Work, onsite gym, subsidised canteen, 25 days holidays + 8 bank holidays, milestone increases, Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & recognition programmes, state-of-the-art facilities, strong culture focused on collaboration and customer focus

Quidel Ortho is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that they can perform their job duties. If you require special assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact

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