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.

Senior Operations Technician – QC Testing

Double Day Shift

We are recruiting for a Senior Operations Technician to join our QC Testing team on a permanent basis, based at our Pencoed, South Wales facility. This position will be working the Double Days shift (rotating between 1 week of mornings and 1 week of afternoons).

Your new role

As a Senior Operations Technician within our QC Testing team, you will carry out the routine manufacture and quality control of the range of immunodiagnostics products.

What you’ll be doing:

Ensure HSE requirements within their immediate work environment is adhered to.Carry out manufacturing operations in accordance with cGMP and GLP, identifying and recording anomalous observations.  Empowered to halt processes following anomalous observations.If assigned, act as first level supervision to operational team in ensuring adherence to plan.Prepare SOP’s and associated documents for existing procedures.Operate production equipment or carry out manual operations.Carry out routine quality control tests, interpret results and make recommendations for appropriate action.Maintain operational environments.Maintain control charts for trend analysis.Understand principles of SPC and the uses of such systems. Ensure maintenance of production equipment is carried out to agreed schedules.Supervise contract maintenance staff and sign off completed maintenance records.

What you’ll need to succeed:

5 x GCSE levels including Math’s and relevant science or relevant operational experience.Laboratory work experience desirable.Science background preferred.Production Line or Laboratory work desirable.Ability to communicate verbally with all members of the operational team.Ability to work as part of a team.Ability to perform basic problem solving and employing ethical thinking when making decisions.Ability to work a double day’s shift pattern.

What we offer:

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

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