Scientist I in Pencoed

Scientist I (Raw Material Continuity Team)

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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.

Location: Pencoed, South Wales

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.

About the Raw Material Continuity Team

The team manufactures 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. The team operates both globally and locally, all employees working towards a common goal: to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

Role Overview

As a Scientist I within our Raw Material Continuity team, you will be accountable for the verification/validation activities required to achieve the Shelf‑Life Extension of critical and/or high‑value Raw Materials.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Project management of verification/validation activities to achieve Shelf‑Life Extension of critical or high‑value Raw Materials in accordance with Quality Systems, Standards and Regulations as defined in QuidelOrtho\’s Quality Manual.
• Processing, analysing data and drawing conclusions.
• Ownership/oversight of Change Request/Notices and other quality documentation in line with project timelines and business needs.
• Conducting scientific lab operations, including competent use of lab equipment such as pipettes and balances, and trained use of other analytical instruments and QuidelOrtho end‑user equipment, ensuring compliance with GLP, GDP and EHS standards.
• Performing interpretation, analysis and documentation of scientific data, providing conclusions and recommendations to the business based on data extracted from investigations/projects.
• Supporting the Restocks/Supplier team projects and participating in QO Improvement Culture (QIC) and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) to support Pencoed Operations goals and objectives.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Ideally degree educated in a relevant scientific discipline, or possessing relevant experience in a similar role and industry.
• Demonstrable data analysis skills; prior experience with Minitab and Excel is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Operations/Manufacturing environments.
• Assumes accountability, drives accountability in others and promotes a positive, results‑focused attitude.
• Team player who instills trust.
• Excellent situational adaptability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to assimilate and quickly comprehend complex issues.
• Drives self and others to set high standards for delivery of results.

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.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job Function

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries

Medical Equipment Manufacturing