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.

SENIOR OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Operations Technician to join our Biovue QC department in Pencoed on a permanent basis. This role will work a 7-day Fortnight Shift Pattern, with 7 shifts across 14 days which include 11 hours days .

YOUR NEW ROLE:

As part of the Biovue QC team, you will ensuring the quality of Biovue cassettes through routine testing, equipment maintenance, and thorough investigations of customer complaints. The Senior Operations Technician performs quality control tests on materials and products, manages testing equipment, conducts experiments, and writes detailed reports.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Complete routine quality control testing on raw materials, bulk solutions and finished product, in accordance with cGMP and GLP, to ensure the quality of Biovue cassettes manufactured at Pencoed.
• Operate, Calibrate and perform routine manual operations for testing instruments.
• Design of experiment and perform investigation work in response to customer complaints. Write and design reports for completed investigation work. Perform and report NEQAS testing.
• Raise and follow up on RRTs.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks.
• Deputise for Principal Technician as required.
• Maintenance of personal and operational training plans, modules and frameworks in accordance with the training plan certification program.
• Perform other work -related duties as assigned.