Scientist I

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading in vitro diagnostics company in Wales is looking for a Scientist I to join their Raw Material Continuity team. This role involves managing verification and validation activities for high-value raw materials and conducting scientific lab operations. The ideal candidate should have a degree in a scientific discipline, strong data analysis skills, and a team-oriented mindset. Opportunities for career development and a competitive salary are part of the offering.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Attractive Pension Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Free Onsite Gym

25 days Holidays

Qualifications

• Ideally degree educated in relevant Scientific discipline or relevant experience.
• Demonstratable data analysis skills and knowledge of Operations/Manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage verification/validation activities for Shelf-Life Extension.
• Analyze data and draw conclusions.
• Conduct scientific lab operations ensuring compliance.

Skills

Data analysis skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Degree in a relevant Scientific discipline

Tools

Minitab

Excel

Job description

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.

Scientist I (Raw Material Continuity Team)

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Scientist I to join our Raw Material Continuity team in Pencoed on a permanent basis. This role will work a standard days shift pattern.

About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed

QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 600 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to sites across the globe.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunohematology products used in transfusion medicine; in addition to a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

Your new role:

As a Scientist I within our Raw Material Continuity team, you will be accountable for the verification/validation activities required to achieve the Shelf-Life Extension of critical and/or high value Raw Materials.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Project management of verification/validation activities required to achieve the Shelf-Life Extension of critical and/or high value Raw Materials in accordance with Quality Systems, Standards and Regulations as defined in QuidelOrtho's Quality Manual.
• Processing data, analysing data and drawing conclusions from data.
• Ownership/oversight of Change Request/Notices and other quality documentation in line with project timelines and business needs.
• Where necessary, conducting scientific lab operations. Lab work will include the competent use of lab equipment such as pipettes, balances and where trained, the use of other analytical instruments and QuidelOrtho end-user equipment. Ensuring compliance to all relevant GLP, GDP and EHS standards.
• Performing the interpretation & analysis and documentation of scientific data. Providing conclusions and recommendations to the business, based on data extracted from the investigation/project work.
• Support for the Restocks/Supplier team projects and participation in QO Improvement Culture (QIC) and Cost Improvement Projects (CIP) to support the Pencoed Operations goals and objectives.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Ideally degree educated in relevant Scientific discipline, or possessing relevant experience in a similar role and industry.
• Demonstratable data analysis skills. Previous experience of using Minitab and Excel could be an advantage.
• Knowledge of Operations/Manufacturing environments.
• Assumes accountability, drives accountability in others and promotes a positive, results focused attitude.
• Team player who instils trust.
• Excellent situational adaptability.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Analytical mindset.
• Ability to assimilate and quickly comprehend complex issues.
• Drives self and others to set high standards for delivery of results.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Salary Reviews
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical (If applicable)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Onsite Gym
• Subsidised Canteen
• 25 days Holidays + 1 QuidelOrtho Day + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition Programmes
• State-Of-The-Art facilities
• Exceptional career developmental prospects
• Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.