Scientist II - Plate Testing Development

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics; Wales; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading diagnostics company in Pencoed, UK, is seeking a Scientist II for Plate Test Development. The role focuses on technical support in a lab environment, involving analytical techniques and compliance with quality protocols. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree, experience in laboratory settings, and strong communication skills. The company offers competitive salary, yearly reviews, and an attractive pension scheme, among other benefits. Join a culture that prioritizes employee happiness and success.

Benefits

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

Employee Assistance Programme

Reward & Recognition Programmes

State-Of-The-Art facilities

Exceptional career developmental prospects

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory setting with strong practical skills.
• Ability to accurately record experimental work and analyse data.
• Understanding of immunodiagnostic/immunohematology principles is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support within a project team in a lab-based role.
• Conduct hands-on practical work using various analytical techniques.
• Ensure the lab operates in compliance with quality and safety systems.

Skills

Strong scientific background

Proficiency with statistical tools

Excellent written and verbal communication

Ability to manage time effectively

Education

Degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Tools

Minitab

VITROS analysers

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 II – Plate Test Development

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Scientist II – Plate Test Development to join our Research & Development department in Pencoed on a 2‑year fixed term contract basis. This role will work a standard day’s 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 the Scientist II, reporting to the Plate Test Development lead, you will be in a lab‑based role focused on providing technical support within a project team. You will learn to use various analytical and investigational tools to perform hands‑on practical work. This role involves interpreting and analysing scientific data, documenting findings in reports, and occasionally presenting results. A key responsibility is ensuring the lab operates in compliance with all quality and safety systems, including maintaining a good laboratory practice (GLP) environment.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Working closely with the Plate Test Development lead, you will be an integral part of our lab and project teams. Your key responsibilities will include:
• Conducting hands‑on practical work using a variety of analytical techniques and instrumentation.
• Performing interpretation and analysis of scientific data.
• Ensuring the lab operates in full compliance with all relevant quality, safety, and documentation protocols.
• Completing Plate Test Development activities and maintaining a Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) environment.
• Using VITROS analysers, investigational tools (QIC tools), and statistical software like Minitab.
• Generating clear and accurate reports to document all completed work.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• We're looking for someone with a strong scientific background and a desire to learn.
• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience in a laboratory setting, with strong practical skills and the ability to accurately record experimental work and analyse data.
• Proficiency with statistical tools, such as Minitab.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to manage your time effectively and adapt to changing priorities.
• An understanding of immunodiagnostic/immunohematology principles is a plus.

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.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [e-mail].