Staff Scientist

QuidelOrtho

Pencoed, United Kingdom

Reporting to the Technical Lead, the Staff Scientist is accountable for the delivery of tactical/strategic projects, root cause investigations and CAPAs associated with the Immunodiagnostics products line. Critical aspects of the role will be to drive innovation, productivity gains, enhancement of existing product performance and to provide insights into critical to quality assay performance characteristics, resolution of product/process problems and optimisation of production events.

What you’ll be doing:

Immunoassay subject matter expert and individual contributor for assigned special tactical/strategic projects/investigations, root cause or CAPA activities. Definition, development and implementation of solutions to complex problems requiring the regular use of ingenuity and creativity to support projects and continuous improvement activities.
Development and implementation of appropriate project communications and support plans maintaining the flow of communication within the group, operations and across functional partners. Provide leadership to gain effective co-operation within and between teams across the factory and from external stakeholders including Business Fields, R&D and marketing.
Lead cross-functional interactions within and between Pencoed and R&D scientists in the execution of Vitros projects and product troubleshooting.
Identify, facilitate and drive improvements and through the application of product and process innovation, take accountability for the delivery of projects resulting in productivity for the Scientific community.
Support the development of the team to ensure that individual competencies, skills and knowledge are commensurate with business needs through routine coaching.
Act as the scientific interface between UK Operations, R&D and the Business Fields to develop and implement strategic projects to drive enhanced business opportunities whilst maintaining continuity of supply through effective factory troubleshooting.
Support the investigation and timely resolution of issues arising during manufacturing and from customer complaints/Field Triage.
This role will work in a lab environment 5-10% of the time only.

What you’ll need to succeed:

In depth understanding of immunoassay from industry experience (5+ years desirable).
Degree educated in relevant scientific discipline, or relevant experience, ideally qualified to PhD or similar level.
Able to develop strategic programs to enhance business opportunities.
Knowledge of Operations/Manufacturing and participation in external audits.
Proven track record of leading/contributing to cross-functional teams within a regulated operational or technical environment.
Basic computer skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.), along with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Assumes accountability, drives accountability in others and promotes a positive, results focused attitude.
Ability to utilise good judgment working independently and within a team setting.
Very good understanding of laboratory skills, techniques, and data analysis.
Certification in Process Excellence desirable e.g. 6 Sigma Belt.

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