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.

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