Senior Operations Technician

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.

Senior Operations Technician

As QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Operations Technician to join our Quality Compliance department in Pencoed on a permanent basis. This role will work a Double Days shift (1 week of Mornings & 1 week of afternoons).

About QuidelOrtho, Pencoed

QuidelOrtho has been manufacturing products in South Wales for over 40 years. Our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, based in Pencoed, employs over 600 people who are involved in the manufacture and supply of clinical laboratory and immunohematology products to sites across the globe.

Our Pencoed team manufacture a large menu of immunohematology products used in transfusion medicine; in addition to a large menu of immunoassay products encompassing a range of disease categories.

On site we have a range of functions operating globally & locally. All our employees are working towards one common goal, to help save and improve lives through diagnostics.

Your new role:

As part of the Quality Compliance team, the Senior Operations Technician is responsible for carrying out the testing and release of immunodiagnostic products manufactured at Pencoed, in accordance with documented controlled procedures.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Ensure HSE requirements within their immediate work environment are 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 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.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and in associated implementation teams.
• Participate in the set-up of new production procedures and areas.
• Participate in shopfloor work-flow planning, including weekly planning and interfacing between work groups.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 5 GCSEs including Maths, and relevant Science OR HTEC
• Relevant operational experience.
• Science background preferred
• Laboratory work experience desirable.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Salary Reviews
• Attractive Pension Scheme
• Bonus Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical (If applicable)
• LinkedIn Learning
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free Onsite Gym
• Subsidised Canteen
• 25 days Holidays + 1 QuidelOrtho Day + 8 Bank Holidays (Milestone Increases Available)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Reward & Recognition Programmes
• State-Of-The-Art facilities
• Exceptional career developmental prospects
• Strong culture centred around collaboration & customer focus.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also 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.