Associate Biochemist

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

The Associate Biochemist is responsible for the production and quality testing of various raw material, intermediate components and finished good catalog items, in accordance with Quidel’s Quality System Regulations.

This role is located in Athens, Ohio.

The Responsibilities 

• Perform the manufacture and quality testing of products/reagents in various stages of production cycle.

• Prepares complete and cohesive reports for production summaries and department meetings.

• General Biochemist Skills Matrix.

• Tier 1 matrix for primary department assigned.

• Understanding of basic biochemistry concepts.

• Understanding of basic chemical properties and reactions.

• Understanding of basic laboratory math.

• Understanding of metric unit conversion.

• Understanding of dilutions, serial and independent.

• Understanding of how to handle human and animal biologics, Biosafety level 2 or lower.

• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Processes (GMP).

• Basic Laboratory Equipment – Biosafety Cabinet, Fume Hood, balance, centrifuge, pH meter and pipettes/pipette aids.

• Basic Environmental Controlling equipment – incubators, dry rooms, warm & cold rooms, LN dewars and -20 or lower upright/chest freezers.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a biology, biochemistry, chemistry or other related science field with < 1 year specific laboratory experience outside course work.

• An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered if related and applicable to job requirements.

• Ability to set-up custom spreadsheets templates for various data analysis or

• Ability to analyze equipment software for daily examination, interpretation, and trend identification.

• Ability to determine and/or adjust to achieve suitable progression of production timeline.

• Proficient at sustained communication with supervisor and cross functional teams on daily production progress and key project initiatives.  Expertise in project organization and time management will be key for production success.

• Must be able to work under minimal-moderate supervision. 

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

Packaging, R&D, Supply Chain, Purchasing, QC, QA, and Customer Service

External Partners:
Contractors

The Work Environment

The work environment is representative of a Laboratory and manufacturi