Scientist , Quality Control

The Opportunity

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.

As we continue to grow, as one Quidel Ortho we are seeking a Scientist I to support our Immunohematology products. This person will be responsible for testing raw materials, in process bulk testing on Immunohematology products. This person will assure compliance with company standards and applicable regulatory agencies. You will be responsible to participate in failure investigations to help determine root cause, track and trend data, identify and suggest process improvements to improve business measures.

This is an onsite position located in Pompano Beach Florida.

Work Schedule:

3rd-shift role with flexibility for weekends, overtime, and variable start times; strong preference for candidates open to working any shift (days, nights, weekends) based on business needs.

• Organizes and performs product release, stability and raw material testing under direct supervision.

• Performs testing within established timelines and in accordance with current specifications.

• Documents results clearly and accurately. Interprets results by complying to appropriate specification requirements.

• Perform data trending of critical product, process information and release test results to be used in SPC/ trend analysis.

• Maintains sufficient inventories off reagents and supplies.

• Assures compliance to company procedures, GMP, FDA, Safety and ISO regulations in all functions.

• Participate in laboratory investigations, technology transfer, validation and R&D projects.

• Performs additional work-related duties as assigned.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Clinical laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry or related field of study.

• Associates in Medical Technology is acceptable.

• Knowledge and experience with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite of products

• Knowledge and experience with Good Documentation Practices (GDP)

• Pipetting

• Perform Indirect Antiglobulin Testing (IAT)

• Perform Direct Antiglobulin Testing (DAT)

• Grading Blood Bank reactions

• Perform Instrument maintenance

• Perform titrations

• Quality Control

• Reverse Blood grouping

• Blood Bank Tube Testing

• Blood Bank Instrument Testing

• Internal Partners:
  Strong working relationships with the site's Material Management, Quality, Upstream Formulation, EHS, Facilities, Engineering, Product Support are necessary to drive effective prioritization and collaboration to meet the needs of the business

• External Partners:
  Suppliers

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office, laboratory and manufacturing environment. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines and support of operational goals. Position requires ability to flexibly spend time on the desk, analyzing data, in meetings as well as hand-on product testing as needed. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Position requires use of Personal Protective Equipment as posted.

Manual dexterity to handle instruments, complete repetitive motions, and stand for long periods of time is required. Including sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, balancing (Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. Amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium), and ability to lift up to 30lbs.

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At Quidel Ortho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The salary range for this position is $48,000 to $68,000 annually and is bonus eligible. Quidel Ortho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance…