Job description
Quidel’s mission is to provide patients with immediate and frequent access to highly accurate, affordable testing for the good of our families, our communities and the world. We are a leading manufacturer of point of care diagnostic solutions. Quidel’s comprehensive product portfolio includes tests for a wide range of infectious diseases, cardiac and autoimmune biomarkers, as well as a host of products to detect COVID-19.
We are excited to announce that Quidel Corporation is now becoming QuidelOrtho! This transaction will bring together two world-class teams and complementary product portfolios to serve patients around the world. During this transition period, we encourage you to continue visiting our career site and also check out more career opportunities at Careers at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics | Ortho Clinical Diagnostics jobs Join our journey as we become one global diagnostics leader!
The Molecular Biochemist is responsible for small to mid-scale purification of proteins and relevant quality control activities, as well as supporting research and new product development. Responsibilities may include maintenance for GMP protein production and providing support in addressing issues that may cause product supply interruptions.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Follow GMP manufacturing and QC protocols.
- Independently plan and execute experiments.
- Resolve product performance issues.
- Summarize experimental data, draws conclusions and makes recommendations to manager.
- Maintain detailed and organized GMP documentation and laboratory notebooks in accordance with both internal and external regulatory requirements as part of the protein production process.
- Maintain a safe working environment.
- Develop raw material, in process, and product specifications.
- Support development of QC standards and test methods.
- Participate in team environment and interacts with team members professionally.
- Attend product development as needed.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- BA/BS in life sciences and/or skills usually associated with 2-4 years of relevant industrial experience or MA/MS in life sciences plus 1-2 years’ experience.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
- Background in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, virology, immunology, or related field required.
- Knowledge of scientific principals and concepts.
- Hands on expertise performing protein purification (column based methods, gravity flow). Experience with AKTA instrument preferred.
- Experience with general molecular biology skills such as PCR amplification, primer design, gel electrophoresis and bacterial transformation preferred.
- Protein optimization laboratory research experience preferred, particularly in recombinant protein expression.
- Good organizational skills and an ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously required.
- Good ability to prepare and present technique data required.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to work within cross-functional teams.
- Demonstrate ability to consistently meet proposed objective timelines.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) required.
- Must exhibit professionalism and maturity and display desire to succeed, be self-motivated and proactive required.
- Working knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 quality system regulations preferred.
- Appropriate computer skills (e-mail, graphing software, word processing) required.
- Must possess ability to develop experimental plans and execute associated activities per communicated timelines.
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Before you apply, please make sure you share Quidel’ s values. We pride ourselves on keeping these values in mind every day as we execute on goals and plan for the future. We are seeking employees who share the same mindset and commitment to be customer driven, focused on execution, and new product oriented. We succeed by being determined, optimistic team players.
Quidel is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans). We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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