Technical Writer III

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

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Technical Writer III. The Technical Writer III will manage all aspects of the change process for externally supplied products and components, including timelines to ensure all deliverables associated with the change are completed on time.

This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Engineering, relationship/sourcing/business managers, buyer/planners, Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and other functional areas to develop and complete change orders.

• Use detailed knowledge of business systems and processes to shepherd changes through the change control process.

• Use computer skills (Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat) to revise documents and drawings.

• Complete all changes and related activities to GMP/ISO compliance.

• Assist colleagues with changes, the change process, and document/drawing revisions as needed.

• Interact with suppliers and vendors as needed regarding changes. Identify and implement improvements in the change process.

The Individual

Required:

• Associate Degree and a minimum of 5 years experience.

• Experience with Word / Excel/ Outlook/ Teams.

• Experience with Adobe Professional.

• Windchill Experience.

• FDA Industry Experience.

• Able to communicate in a team environment.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Ability to accomplish tasks with little supervision.

• Self-motivated Team Member.

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree.

• Technical Background.

Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners: R&D Engineers, Project Managers, Project Leaders, Quality, Regulatory, Manufacturing, Procurement, Planning, Ortho Care

External Partners: Consultants, Contract employees, External partners for outsourced development / professional services, component and full assembly suppliers

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time you will be, standing, walking or sitting for extended periods of time. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines.

Salary Transparency

Salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including: education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abili