Scientist III

@ QuidelOrtho

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics to form a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company known for its expertise in immunoassay, molecular testing, clinical chemistry, and transfusion medicine. Operating in over 130 countries, the company provides fast, accurate, and consistent testing solutions.

The Role

The Scientist III will join the R&D Field Triage group to investigate on-market product quality issues. The role emphasizes designing, conducting, and documenting experiments aimed at identifying failure modes and establishing root causes for clinical laboratory and transfusion medicine products.

Responsibilities

• Assess potential quality issues related to hardware/software, reagents, samples, and testing protocols.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including quality, customer support, and operations.
• Design and conduct laboratory studies to determine root causes.
• Analyze data using statistical and data analytical methods.
• Propose corrective actions and document findings in accordance with quality standards.
• Work in a biosafety level 2 laboratory maintaining cGLP practices.

Individual Requirements

Applicants should have an MS or Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Biology, or a related field; B.S. with relevant experience may be considered. A minimum of 3 years of progressive work experience and skills in experimental design, analytical analysis, and basic statistics are required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with clinical chemistry and immunohematology systems.
• Familiarity with statistical software and programming/scripting languages including SQL and MATLAB.
• Experience in problem-solving methodologies such as Six Sigma.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Key Interactions

Internally, you will work with the R&D Field Triage team, Development, Quality, Operations, and Global Service Organization. Externally, interactions will occur with development partners, suppliers, and customers.

Work Environment & Physical Demands

The role is based on-site at the Rochester, NY facility and entails working in an office, laboratory, and manufacturing environment, including handling biological samples and potentially hazardous materials.

Salary Transparency

The salary range is $80,000 to $110,000, bonus eligible, based on education, experience, and other factors. A comprehensive benefits package is provided.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho is committed to equal employment opportunities and providing reasonable accommodations. Applicants requiring special assistance should contact recruiting@quidelortho.com.

Key skills/competency

• Diagnostics
• Research
• Quality
• Laboratory
• Experimental Design
• Data Analysis
• Root Cause
• Statistical Methods
• Collaboration
• Problem-solving