QC Inspector II

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 Quidel Ortho, we are seeking a Quality Inspector II. The Quality Inspector II will support personnel and will work under general supervision and follow established procedures. Also included at this level, are Senior level Inspector positions that perform under strict procedures. Frequent use and application of procedures, technical standards, principles, theories, concepts, and techniques. Ability to identify defects and/or other functional attributes as listed in the inspection documents.

Provides solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity. Exactly follows established processes and procedures. Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgement, overall adequacy, and accuracy. Applies acquired job skills, on the job training, and company policies and procedures to complete all assigned tasks.

This position is in Raritan, NJ.

Schedule: 11:00pm - 7:30pm (Monday - Friday)

• Ability to prioritize daily workloads in a fast‑paced, high energy work environment.

• work cohesively within a team environment.

• Proficiently read, remember, and consistently/accurately apply on the job training and knowledge of written procedures.

• Must have a strong sense of urgency, customer service, communication & time management skills.

• Inspect, sample, & disposition Incoming components, raw materials, chemicals, and biologics and support other inspections as required.

• Identify discrepancies related to specifications & procedures during inspection process.

• Initiate quality events including nonconformances and assist with root cause investigations, and/or product disposition.

• Execute transactions for material movement in the current ERP database and ensure appropriate material status control is maintained.

• Contributes as a team member to department‑specific continuous improvement projects.

• Ensure testing and related equipment is appropriate and calibrated.

• Ensure quality documents are filed and archived in a retrievable and timely manner.

• Proactively maintain robust cGMP guidelines and compliance with all internal and external procedures.

• Maintain training binder, ensure all training is completed in a timely manner.

• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

Required:

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent

• 2+ years of relevant technical experience in a similar industry

Preferred:

• Associate degree in a technical discipline

• Internal Partners:
  Coordinate with such groups as Operations, Procurement, Supplier Quality, Quality Engineers, Engineering, etc. as required during inspections, investigations, and validation activities.

• External Partners:
  Interaction with regulators and customers during audits. Communicate with suppliers when appropriate for requests for documentation, corrections, and/or additional information as required.

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, and/or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples.

Up to 15% of the time at desk, and 85% of the time spent standing, walking, moving (pushing, pulling, etc.), or sitting for inspections. Must be able to safely lift 50 pounds and…