Scientist II - Raw Material Projects

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 prioritises 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.

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Raw Material Scientist II to join our Raw Material Continuity department in Pencoed on a 2-year fixed term contract basis. This role will work a standard days shift pattern.

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.

As a Scientist II within our Raw Material Continuity team, you will be accountable for the technical leadership and oversight of investigations or critical raw material projects which are owned within the technical group, employing a risk-based approach to validation, ensuring product quality and performance claims are met.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leadership of technical projects/investigations; this can include non-conformances (NCs), root cause investigations (RCIs), cost improvement projects (CIPs), supplier or raw material technical projects which are necessary to support uninterrupted production in Operations.
• Ownership/oversight of change control methods and other quality documentation in line with project timelines and business needs.
• Conducting scientific lab operations. 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 compliance to all relevant GLP, GDP and EHS standards.
• Performing the interpretation & analysis and documentation of scientific data.
• Providing conclusions and recommendations to the business, based on data extracted from the investigation/project work.
• Represent the technical team in cross functional teams and present data to Senior Management.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Degree educated in relevant Scientific discipline, or relevant experience, or extensive experience in a similar role and industry.
• Proven understanding of immunoassay from industry experience.
• Previous experience of leading projects and a track record of leading/collaborating with cross-functional teams within a regulated operational or technical environment.
• Knowledge of Operations/Manufacturing environments.
• Assumes accountability, drives accountability in others and promotes a positive, results focused attitude.
• Continuous improvement driven with an understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Process Excellence skills.
• Team player who instils trust.
• Highly motivated and professional individual with an ability to drive engagement and to act as a catalyst for change.
• Excellent situational adaptability.
• 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.