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.

Principal Operations Technician

BioVue QC – 24/7 Shift

We are recruiting for a Principal Operations Technician to join our BioVue QC Team. This role will work on the 24/7 shift pattern (days and nights).

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 500 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to a global customer base.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

We are proud to be a global hub for critical manufacturing lines, and we have recently expanded our capabilities with three new state-of-the-art manufacturing lines to produce a comprehensive suite of immunohematology products for blood typing and crossmatching of blood donor units. 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 Principal Operations Technician on the BioVue Quality team, you will carry out routine testing and quality control of the range of immunodiagnostics products.

What you’ll be doing

Complete routine quality control testing on raw materials, bulk solutions and finished product, in accordance with cGMP and GLP, to ensure the quality of Biovue cassettes manufactured at Pencoed.Organise testing plan within shift to complete all testing required for batch dispense and release. Participate in shopfloor work-flow planning, including weekly planning and interfacing between work groups.Be accountable for secondary review of completed testing results. Apply final verdict to allow product to be released. Review completed EBR records and review logs as applicable. Issue material to applicable jobs to ensure area financial control is maintained.Identify any anomalous results and perform first level investigation work in line with area reaction plans. Empowered to halt processes and raise deviation records following anomalous observations.Design of experiment and perform investigative work in response to customer complaints. Write and design testing reports for completed investigation work. Perform and report NEQAS testing.Maintenance of personal and operational training plans, modules and frameworks in accordance with the Training Certification Programme. Lead training of staff and maintain training records.Operate, calibrate and perform routine manual operations for testing instruments. Take ownership of equipment validation and qualification.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

A degree in a Scientific discipline or 5 years laboratory experienceExperience working in a Haematology laboratory.Demonstrable good working knowledge of the proactive application of planning tools for yourself and othersOrganisational skills – Ability to manage the work and time effectively to maximise business results.Problem solving - Demonstrates competent structured problem solving skills.Communication - Uses appropriate tools and techniques to communicate
with peers and line management within and across function.Teamwork - ability to work effectively in groups and as an individual.Detailed technical knowledge of Biovue products and their associated
processes and procedures is required

What we’re offering:

Competitive Salary.Attractive Pension Scheme.Bonus Scheme.LinkedIn LearningLife Assurance.Private MedicalCycle to Work Scheme.Free Onsite Gym.25 days Holidays + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available).Employee Assistance Programme.Reward & Recognition Programmes.Exceptional career developmental prospects.

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