Scientist

QuidelOrtho • San Diego, CA

3d • $90,000 - $110,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Scientist to join our Research & Development team. Responsibilities include research and development activities toward development and validation of new products and transfer of products and technologies to manufacturing. This position reports to the Director, R&D and will be onsite at our Summers Ridge and Carlsbad sites within the San Diego, CA area.

Requirements

• BA/BS in life science, similar field or equivalent and 7-9 years of experience or; MA/MS in life sciences, similar field or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or; PhD in life science, similar field, or equivalent and 2-5 years of related experience
• Experience in Lateral Flow Assay Research & Development required
• Experience in product development and experimental design
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously
• Ability to plan and execute experiments to prove feasibility, develop new processes and set specifications, characterize materials and set specifications, troubleshoot problems
• Ability to work within cross-functional teams
• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Must exhibit professionalism, confidence, maturity, and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive
• Demonstrate ability to consistently meet proposed objective times, apply competent use of project planning and project management skills
• Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, graphing software)
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, immunology, or related field.
• Specific technical skills as defined by management based on anticipated and approves projects in agreement with strategic company goals and objectives
• Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts
• Knowledge of advanced methods for statistical experimental design and data analysis
• Knowledge of relevant analytical tools (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving, etc.)
• Working knowledge of manufacturing tools and processes
• Knowledge of quality system regulations and processes
• Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, graphing software)

Responsibilities

• Develops scientific plans and approaches, provides technical direction and mentoring to development associates.
• Design experiments to develop and optimize assays.
• Identifies and resolves assay performance issues.
• Collaborates with internal and external resources.
• Summarizes experimental data and draws conclusions independently.
• Determines feasibility, process development, validation, creation of documentation.
• Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific concepts to potential products, implements new methods or procedures.
• Transferring a multiple lateral flow assay device from R&D to manufacture.
• Troubleshooting current problems.
• Working on new platforms for LFA (Lateral Flow Assay).
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees