What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Scientist-Scientist position at QuidelOrtho?
The Opportunity
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.
The Role
As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking an Associate Scientist to support research and new product development. The Associate Scientist will perform self-directed experiments or as directed by Manager, will summarize experimental data, draw conclusions, and make recommendations, conduct research, process development, and validations. They will also be responsible for creation and implementation of documentation and training of personnel and will maintain project documentation and laboratory notebooks in accordance with internal Quidel and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process.
This role is an onsite position in San Diego, Ca
The Responsibilities
- As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will perform the quantification of bacterial, viral or parasite stocks from biorepository inventory, clinical samples and gold stocks utilizing state-of-the-art droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) technology
- Your responsibilities will include planning and conducting experiments, designing and optimizing ddPCR assays, analyzing and presenting data, and problem-solving
- Perform effective experiments for the development and optimization of new ddPCR assays
- Analyze and interpret data, summarize and document the experimental results and effectively communicate and present data to the team and project stakeholders
- Write verification test plans and reports to support new product development
- Identify and resolve technical challenges that may arise during assay development
- Assist and collaborate with a team of research scientists and associates to achieve shared goals
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned.
The Individual
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The Key Working Relationships
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The Work Environment
The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, 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 75% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines
Physical Demands
The work environment characteristics are representative of both an office and laboratory environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues and samples. Position requires ability to lift up to 20 lbs. on a regular basis. Walking, standing, and sitting for long periods of time (up to 75% of the day) are routine to accomplish tasks in this role. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus. Personal protective equipment is required as posted.
Salary Transparency
The salary range for this position considers 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 QuidelOrtho, 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 $85,000-$95,000 QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.
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 .
Salary : $85,000 - $95,000
