Associate Scientist

QuidelOrtho•San Diego, CA

1d•$85,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

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. At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Associate Scientist to support research and development. Responsibilities include research and development activities toward development and validation of new products and transfer of products and technologies to manufacturing. The Associate Scientist may also provide technical support to manufacturing in addressing issues that can cause product supply interruptions. This position will be onsite full-time at our San Diego, CA office (Sorrento Valley).

Requirements

BA/BS in life sciences and/or skills usually associated with 4-7 years of relevant industrial experience
MA/MS in life sciences plus at least 2 years’ experience.
Background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, immunology, or related field
Specific technical skills as defined by management based on anticipated and approved projects in agreement with strategic company goals and objectives
Knowledge of scientific principals and concepts
Experience in product development and experimental design
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Good organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to plan and execute experiments to: prove feasibility, develop new processes and assist in setting specifications, characterize materials and set specifications
Troubleshoot problems
Ability to work within cross-functional teams
Strong communication skills, written and verbal
Must exhibit professionalism, maturity and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive
Working knowledge of relevant analytical tools (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving, etc.)
Demonstrate ability to consistently meet proposed objective timelines, apply competent use of project planning and project management skills
Working knowledge of manufacturing tools and processes
Knowledge of quality system regulations and processes
Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, graphing software)
Must be able to resolve moderately complex technical problems semi-independently
Must possess ability to develop experimental plans and execute associated activities per communicated timelines

Responsibilities

Develop scientific plans and approaches
Accomplish objectives through sound project management
Design experiments to develop and optimize assays
Identify and resolve assay performance issues
Collaborate with internal and external resources
Summarize experimental data and draw conclusions independently
Support the determination of feasibility, process development, raw material, in process, product specifications validation, creation and implementation of documentation, and training of personnel
Provides technical direction and mentoring to lower-level employees
Maintain project documentation in accordance with internal and external regulatory requirements as part of the design control process
Maintain a safe working environment
Support development of QC standards and test methods
Support the development of FMEA’s and product design documentation
Perform other work-related duties as assigned