Production Chemist

About the role

At QuidelOrtho, we unite the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company. This role is based in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Carry out production tasks in support of manufacturing goals and objectives
• Participate in Lean Initiatives
• Operate laboratory equipment safely, as trained and directed, in accordance with established practices
• Maintain records and notebooks as directed in a neat, thorough and accurate manner
• Perform required data entry on company planning and materials management system
• Ensure materials are appropriately labeled, approved for use and in sufficient quantity to complete required tasks
• Review/reconcile documents and work orders
• Write/review documentation as needed
• Support product transfers
• Train other chemists/lab technicians
• Partner with the planners, provide input into weekly schedule
• Initiate and participate in lead document revisions to ensure accurate BOM's, process descriptions, NCMR and deviations
• Operate laboratory equipment and perform routine maintenance/repair
• Follow all safety guidelines, manufacturing policies and procedures. Operate under strict QSR and ISO compliance
• Perform complex formulations, component and material evaluations, equipment calibrations and maintenance
• Formulate complex chemistries and solutions as directed, following established guidelines and procedures
• Carry out duties in compliance with established business policies
• Perform other duties & projects as assigned
• Support product/process troubleshooting and validations
• Carry out functions which may require multiple task coordination
• Cover on call assignment and comply with all restrictions and requirements
• Afford assessments issues affecting departmental performance, Quality standards, and product quality
• Individually communicate to management and initiate appropriate corrective action
• Support departmental troubleshooting, cross-functional projects and process improvement teams

Requirements

• High School Diploma plus 5-8 years of related work experience in a GMP environment, or
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry, Biological Sciences, or equivalent and 2-4 years of related experience in a GMP environment, or
• Previous training and experience in the operation of lab equipment and use of lab chemicals and tools preferred

Qualifications

• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Maintains accurate records and notes
• Carries out assignments in a thorough, conscientious fashion while adhering to safe laboratory practices
• Knowledge of a variety of lab equipment and their operation
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Organized and detail oriented
• General computer knowledge
• Understands and is aware of the quality consequences which may occur from the improper performance of their specific job
• Has awareness of device defects that may occur in their area of responsibility, including product design, verification and validation, manufacturing and testing activities

Skills

• Ability to operate lab equipment

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Paid time off (including sick time)
• Paid Holidays

Pay

The salary range for this position is $67,303.53 - $75,000.00 and is bonus eligible.

Schedule

Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho is 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 recruiting@quidelortho.com.