Scientist II - BioVue

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.

Scientist II - BioVue

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Scientist II to join our BioVue department in Pencoed on an 18-month fixed term contract basis. This role will work a standard days shift pattern.

About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed

QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 600 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to sites across the globe.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunohematology products used in transfusion medicine; in addition to a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

Your new role:

BioVue technical department is a cross functional team that manages projects and investigates issues around our BioVue cassette products manufactured in Pencoed, UK. The BioVue system uses a column agglutination technology (CAT) to support blood grouping and antibody identification for patients and donors worldwide.

This role involves leading technical projects and investigations, including root cause analysis and new product introductions, primarily within a site but occasionally cross-site. The individual will manage day-to-day project activities, such as leading meetings, assigning tasks, and overseeing quality documentation, while also performing scientific laboratory work and data analysis. You will interpret and document scientific data to provide recommendations to the business, and ensure all laboratory activities comply with GLP, GDP, and EHS standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Day to day leadership of technical projects/investigations, which can include non-conformances, root cause investigations, or projects which are necessary to support uninterrupted production in Operations or smooth transitions for new product introductions. Projects/investigations are of typically low - moderate impact, mostly within site.
• Occasionally projects/investigations may require cross-site collaboration.
• Responsible for all day-to-day ownership activities, to include but not limited to chairing cross-functional meetings, owning and assigning actions, ownership/oversight of change notices and other quality documentation, where necessary, conducting scientific (IA/IH) lab operations.
• Performing the interpretation, analysis & documentation of scientific data.
• Providing conclusions and recommendations to the business, based on data extracted from the investigation/project/restock work and document according to QuidelOrtho record keeping practices. This is to be both in written and oral forms.
• Where required, represent the technical team in cross functional teams.
• Undertake relevant hands-on practical work activities in the laboratory. Work will be required for either your own investigations, projects or restocks or for the support of other member of the group.
• Lab work is also required as part of the general support function of the Technical department. Lab work will include the competent use of lab equipment such as pipettes, balances, and where trained, the use of other analytical instruments and QuidelOrtho end-user equipment.
• Ensuring that when operating within the laboratory, compliance to all relevant GLP, GDP and EHS standards.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• A technical University degree (BS/BA) or equivalent experience. Advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) may be advantageous.
• Proven understanding of immunoassay/immunohaematology from industry experience.
• Proven leadership capability and track record of leading/contributing to cross-functional teams within a regulated operational or technical environment.
• Knowledge of operations/manufacturing and participation in external audits.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Salary Reviews
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical (If applicable)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Onsite Gym
• Subsidised Canteen
• 25 days Holidays + 1 QuidelOrtho Day + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition Programmes
• State-Of-The-Art facilities
• Exceptional career developmental prospects
• Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.

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