Associate Biochemist

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.

The Role

The Associate Biochemist is responsible for the production and quality testing of various raw material, intermediate components and finished good catalog items, in accordance with Quidel’s Quality System Regulations.

This role is located in Athens, Ohio.

The Responsibilities 

• Perform the manufacture and quality testing of products/reagents in various stages of production cycle.

• Prepares complete and cohesive reports for production summaries and department meetings.

• General Biochemist Skills Matrix.

• Tier 1 matrix for primary department assigned.

• Understanding of basic biochemistry concepts.

• Understanding of basic chemical properties and reactions.

• Understanding of basic laboratory math.

• Understanding of metric unit conversion.

• Understanding of dilutions, serial and independent.

• Understanding of how to handle human and animal biologics, Biosafety level 2 or lower.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).

• Basic Laboratory Equipment – Biosafety Cabinet, Fume Hood, balance, centrifuge, pH meter and pipettes/pipette aids.

• Basic Environmental Controlling equipment – incubators, dry rooms, warm & cold rooms, LN dewars and -20 or lower upright/chest freezers.

The Individual

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry or other related science field with < 1 year specific laboratory experience outside course work.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered if related and applicable to job requirements.

• Ability to set-up custom spreadsheets templates for various data analysis or

• Ability to analyze equipment software for daily examination, interpretation, and trend identification.

• Ability to determine and/or adjust to achieve suitable progression of production timeline.

• Proficient at sustained communication with supervisor and cross functional teams on daily production progress and key project initiatives.  Expertise in project organization and time management will be key for production success.

• Must be able to work under minimal-moderate supervision. 

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

Packaging, R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, QC, QA, and Customer Service

External Partners:
Contractors

The Work Environment

The work environment is representative of a Laboratory and manufacturing environment. The ability to use a computer keyboard, sit or stand for long hours, and handle routine laboratory equipment is essential to this position. The applicant must be able to visually monitor testing procedures and results for Quality Standards. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to see color, close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Equipment maintenance requires the ability to maneuver throughout both laboratory and office environments and to lift up to 45 pounds.

Equal Employment 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 their 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 [email protected].

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