What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist 1, R&D 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 a Scientist I to join our R&D Field Triage group. This individual will assist in conducting technically challenging investigations to address on-market product quality issues and recommend solutions.
This role involves working in a highly collaborative team setting to provide R&D technical support through designing, conducting and documenting experiments to systematically identify failure mode/s and establish root cause/s with clinical laboratory and transfusion medicine products.
This position is on-site at our Rochester, NY facility.
The Position
Required
Internal Partners
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
This position requires the ability to work in a biohazard lab environment and requires use of protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, lab coats). The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, push and pull, repetitive movement (pipetting of samples). Up to 50% working in the lab, standing or sitting extended periods of time.
Salary Transparency
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 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 $30-$32 an hour [and is bonus eligible or eligible for incentive compensation.] 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.
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 a Scientist I to join our R&D Field Triage group. This individual will assist in conducting technically challenging investigations to address on-market product quality issues and recommend solutions.
This role involves working in a highly collaborative team setting to provide R&D technical support through designing, conducting and documenting experiments to systematically identify failure mode/s and establish root cause/s with clinical laboratory and transfusion medicine products.
This position is on-site at our Rochester, NY facility.
The Position
- Assist in designing and conducting laboratory studies to determine root cause of product quality issues for clinical chemistry, immunoassay, and immunohematology applications.
- Conduct hands-on work activities in a biosafety level 2 laboratory, which includes competent use of lab equipment such as pipettes, balances, analytical instruments and QuidelOrtho end-user equipment.
- Use technical knowledge in areas of biochemistry, medical technology, and process engineering to assess failure modes of potential quality issues related to reagents, samples, instrumentation, testing protocol, and manufacturing of consumables.
- Learn the operating principles of complex electro/mechanical/software systems and scientific principles of how assays work.
- Collect and analyze data from instruments and databases. Use knowledge of data analytics and statistics to discern significant trends to assess contribution of potential root causes.
- Document and maintain investigation records and findings as part of the Quality System.
- Present investigative findings to the investigation team and department manager in a way that enables broad dissemination and actionable use of technical knowledge.
- Maintain analyzer equipment related to testing, and perform necessary calibration, QC and documentation per standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain accurate records of work performed in accordance with Current Good Laboratory Process (cGLP) practices, established quality protocols and other standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Maintain a safe working environment through the proactive identification of hazards and risks.
- Work cooperatively with others to ensure efficient, timely and quality project outcomes.
- Perform other work-related duties as assigned
Required
- Minimum of a BSc in Biomedical Science/Medical Technology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, or similar scientific discipline.
- Understanding of laboratory skills and techniques, along with general awareness of safe chemical and biological handling.
- Experience with experimental write-ups and English fluency.
- Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook etc.).
- This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.
- Ability to carry out general biochemical laboratory procedures including handling of human samples and reagents for testing purposes.
- Experience in experimental design and analytical analysis, including data evaluation and interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability in technical analysis and evaluation of data, including good understanding of basic statistics.
- Experience with Minitab or other statistical software is preferred.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent communication, influencing and conflict resolution skills.
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; ability to prioritize within a changing business environment.
- Ability to have a customer-oriented mindset to better anticipate needs, resolve issues quickly and ultimately create a better user experience.
- Ability to utilize good judgment working independently and within a team setting.
Internal Partners
- R&D Field Triage Team (of which this job is part), Development Teams (for translating proposed solutions into actual designs), Quality (for compliance process), Operations (for deep subject matter expertise of manufacturing processes), Global Service Organization (for seeking additional information, and for communicating findings).
- Development Partners and Suppliers (for deep investigational and raw materials assistance, and for translating proposed solutions into CAPA), Customers (for additional information related to investigations)
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
This position requires the ability to work in a biohazard lab environment and requires use of protective equipment (safety glasses, gloves, lab coats). The position requires the ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, push and pull, repetitive movement (pipetting of samples). Up to 50% working in the lab, standing or sitting extended periods of time.
Salary Transparency
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 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 $30-$32 an hour [and is bonus eligible or eligible for incentive compensation.] 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 : $30 - $32
