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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.
Laboratory Scientist I
As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Laboratory Scientist I to join our Product Support department in Pencoed on a fixed term 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
Reporting to the Product Support lead, the Laboratory Scientist 1 role provides the opportunity to understand and develop skills in all aspects of Product Support technical roles participating as part of a laboratory team, and/or project team. The key activities undertaken in this role will include developing a working knowledge to conduct a combination of: a) relevant hands-on practical work as part of the general support function of the Product Support department, using multiple analytical techniques and instrumentation within the laboratory; and/ or b) using project techniques or c) investigational tools.
Individuals will perform interpretation and analysis of scientific data and on occasion may take the opportunity to present data to an audience. They will ensure that the laboratory is operating in accordance with all relevant quality, compliance and safety systems and all quality documentation practises are followed.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Complete Work Requests
* Maintain GLP environment
* Use of VITROS analysers
* Analyse scientific data
* Use of Analytical tools and instrumentation
* Use of Investigational tools
* Generate reports to document work completed
* Perform other work duties as assigned
What You’ll Need To Succeed
* Degree educated in relevant Scientific discipline
* Computer literate, good laboratory practical skills, can record experimental work accurately and at a minimum perform data manipulation and analysis
* Experienced in performing laboratory work and use of a range of statistical (Minitab or equivalent) tools during investigations.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to plan own time and work effectively, can reshape plans accordingly.
* Prior experience with AKTA chromatography systems desired
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.
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, colour, 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.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
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Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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