Job Description

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

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Quality Control Technician II. The Quality Control Technician II performs a variety of product inspections, generally of finished goods, components, incoming raw materials, or new products, by observing, measuring, and recording data.

This position is in Pompano Beach Florida.

Schedule: This is a 2nd shift position 2:30 pm -10:30 pm

The Responsibilities

• Compare inspection results to defined requirements or specifications and documents differences found.

• Makes accept/reject decision based on established guidelines and documented procedure requirements.

• Ensure that established sampling and statistical process control procedures are followed.

• Performs in process testing and identifies out of specification product.

• Makes accept/reject decision based on established guidelines, documented procedure requirements and knowledge of production.

• Ensures proper disposition of defective products.

• Provides technical support to quality, quality engineering and product support.

• Provides training to new and existing employees as required and reviews work of others.

• Provides support for high priority site projects.

• Possesses strong conflict resolution, change management, communication (written and verbal), organizational management, business ethics and analytical reasoning skills and demonstrates the ability to work in a diverse cross-functional environment.

• Has specialized expertise, typically developed through a combination of job-related training and considerable work experience.

• May participate in internal and external audits as SME (Subject Matter Expert) for the in-coming inspection processes.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• High School Diploma/GED with a minimum of 2 years’ experience; or an Associate’s degree and 1 year of experience or a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred:

• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and adaptability; ability to prioritize within a changing business environment.

• Demonstrates attention detail; ability to stay focused on the task at hand for long periods of time.

• Ability to effectively communicate; demonstrate a sense of urgency to complete production schedule on time; accepts personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work.

• Basic computer skills i.e. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Be an advocate for a safe work environment and be responsible for my safety and the safety of others.

The Key Working Interactions

Internal: Manufacturing, Product Support, Formulations, Engineering, Material Management, Quality Labs, Quality Engineering.

External: Suppliers.

The Work Environment

• Protective equipment required: gloves, eyewear, lab coat.

• Biological hazards: blood products.

• Weekends and Overtime may be required.

The Physical Demands

• Close Visual Acuity

• Occasional repetitive movements of hands

• Occasional lifting of 10-35 lbs.

• Occasional use of power jack.

• Occasional pushing and pulling.

Equal Employment 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 their 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

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