Job description
Quidel’s mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel’s comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.
We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!
The Process Group Chemist, in accordance with forecasted requirements, participates in the manufacture of products within QSR and ISO regulations. This position reviews and reconciles documents and work orders, supports assigned projects with minimal supervision, participates in product transfers, leads or supports departmental troubleshooting and process improvement teams, and displays an improving working knowledge of business processes as they relate to manufacturing.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Manufactures (i.e. Formulates bulks, and Quality Controls) products (i.e. Lateral flow devices, controls/calibrators and microtiter systems) while adhering to regulatory requirements and business polices /procedures and schedules
- Provides training to chemistry staff on Manufacturing Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
- Displays leadership by assessing issues affecting departmental performance, Quality standards, and product quality then communicates to management and initiates appropriate corrective action
- Supports departmental troubleshooting, cross-functional projects and process improvement teams
- Reviews completed Device History Records and performs financial reviews of work orders. Initiates appropriate corrective action through Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Maintains daily adherence to Production goals relating to MUV/LUV, labor utilization, work order closure, and schedule adherence
- Works with the planners and develops weekly schedule
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- B.S./B.A. Life/Applied Sciences or equivalent experience
- Preferred minimum of 3-4 years of related work experience in a GMP environment
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Basic algebraic, statistical and mathematical skills
- General computer knowledge and experience with EXCEL or equivalent programs
- Proficient in data analysis, data summary, and presentation
- Good organizational skills
- Laboratory skills, such as protein purification, antibody conjugation, solution preparation
- ELISA experience, assay development skills, etc.
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of QSR’s and ISO 9001
- Knowledge of experimental design
- Basic Chemistry or Biochemistry
Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel’ s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be
customer driven,
focused on execution, and
new product oriented. We succeed by being
determined,
optimistic team players.
Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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