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QuidelOrtho · 1 day ago

Research And Development Scientist

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

QuidelOrtho is a leading in vitro diagnostics company focused on transforming the power of diagnostics for a healthier future. They are seeking a Research and Development Scientist to lead activities in the development and validation of new products while collaborating with internal and external resources.

Medical Device

No H1B

Responsibilities

Develops scientific plans and approaches, provides technical direction and mentoring to development associates

Design experiments to develop and optimize assays

Identifies and resolves assay performance issues

Collaborates with internal and external resources

Summarizes experimental data and draws conclusions independently

Determines feasibility, process development, validation, creation of documentation

Investigates the feasibility of applying a wide variety of scientific concepts to potential products, implements new methods or procedures

Transferring a multiple lateral flow assay device from R&D to manufacture

Troubleshooting current problems

Working on new platforms for LFA (Lateral Flow Assay)

Perform other work-related duties as assigned

Qualification

Lateral Flow AssayProduct DevelopmentExperimental DesignAnalytical SkillsStatistical AnalysisProject ManagementComputer SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

BA/BS in life science, similar field or equivalent and 7-9 years of experience or

MA/MS in life sciences, similar field or equivalent and 5 years of related experience or

PhD in life science, similar field, or equivalent and 2-5 years of related experience

Experience in Lateral Flow Assay Research & Development required

Experience in product development and experimental design

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks/projects simultaneously

Ability to plan and execute experiments to prove feasibility, develop new processes and set specifications, characterize materials and set specifications, troubleshoot problems

Ability to work within cross-functional teams

Strong communication skills, written and verbal

Must exhibit professionalism, confidence, maturity, and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive

Demonstrate ability to consistently meet proposed objective times, apply competent use of project planning and project management skills

Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, graphing software)

This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship

Preferred

Background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, immunology, or related field

Specific technical skills as defined by management based on anticipated and approves projects in agreement with strategic company goals and objectives

Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts

Knowledge of advanced methods for statistical experimental design and data analysis

Knowledge of relevant analytical tools (Design of Experiments, Statistical Process Control, Problem Solving, etc.)

Working knowledge of manufacturing tools and processes

Knowledge of quality system regulations and processes

Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, word processing, graphing software)

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Employee assistance program

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off (including sick time)

Paid Holidays

Company

QuidelOrtho

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> Bringing precision and passion in everything we do QuidelOrtho stands at the forefront of testing, tracking and disease analysis of health conditions ranging from HIV and hepatitis C to flu, strep and COVID-19.

Founded in 1937

5001-10000 employees