SAMS Slides Assembly Operator II, III

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.

We are seeking a SAM's Slides Assembly Operator II or III (Multiple Levels) to work in the Slide Assembly Department. This position is responsible for using equipment for the assembly and processing tasks to produce, inspect in-process and finished products, and package according to established specifications. The role adheres to company Environmental, Health, Safety and Sustainability policies, serves as a technical SME, interprets instructions and specifications to set up equipment, checks products on the assembly line to confirm proper assembly, removes defective products, cleans and maintains equipment, notifies supervisors of maintenance or repairs, identifies and troubleshoots moderate production issues, documents unresolved problems, and may participate in validation/revalidation protocols.

• (4) 12‑hour rotating shifts; (2) 12‑hour days (6am‑6pm), (2) 12‑hour nights (6pm‑6am), 4 days off, plus crossover time. 8% shift differential on every hour worked.

• Operate manufacturing machinery in Slide Manufacturing.
• Utilize inspection tools, including visual inspection, to assess product quality.
• Adhere to all approved and documented processes.
• Work closely with maintenance/engineering to minimize equipment downtime.
• Work closely with other manufacturing support areas to coordinate activities.
• Maintain a clean & orderly work environment.
• Escalate issues to supervisor, mechanic, or engineer.
• Participate in effective shift crossovers.
• Work closely with peers.
• Accurately complete documentation to ensure acceptable quality records.
• Maintain individual training records.
• Work with computer‑controlled equipment and processes.
• Follow safety procedures and practices.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• High School diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 6 months related experience within a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to perform basic machine adjustments.
• Experience in a regulated industry (cGMP, SOPs, audits, etc.).
• Proficiency in computers (e.g., email, Internet Explorer, MS Word).
• Strong communication skills: reading, writing, and team interaction.
• Dependable team player with a “can‑do” attitude.

• Operate manufacturing machinery in Slide Manufacturing.
• Utilize inspection tools, including visual inspection, to assess product quality.
• Adhere to all approved and documented processes.
• Work closely with maintenance/engineering to minimize equipment downtime.
• Work closely with other manufacturing support areas to coordinate activities.
• Maintain a clean & orderly work environment.
• Escalate issues to supervisor, mechanic, or engineer.
• Participate in effective shift crossovers.
• Work closely with peers.
• Accurately complete documentation to ensure acceptable quality records.
• Maintain individual training records.
• Work with computer‑controlled equipment and processes.
• Follow safety procedures and practices.
• Perform other work‑related duties as assigned.

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Mechanical aptitude.

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2–4 years of experience within operations/manufacturing environments.
• Relevant…