Senior Operations Technician - Biovue

Pencoed, Bridgend
Permanent
Full-time

9 days ago

The OpportunityQuidelOrtho 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.Senior Operations TechnicianAs QuidelOrtho continues to grow, we are seeking to appoint a Senior Operations Technician to join our Biovue QC department in Pencoed on a permanent basis. This role will work a 7-day Fortnight Shift Pattern, with 7 shifts across 14 days which include 11 hours days.About QuidelOrtho, PencoedQuidelOrtho 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 Biovue QC team, you will ensuring the quality of Biovue cassettes through routine testing, equipment maintenance, and thorough investigations of customer complaints. The Senior Operations Technician performs quality control tests on materials and products, manages testing equipment, conducts experiments, and writes detailed reports.What You’ll Be Doing:

Complete routine quality control testing on raw materials, bulk solutions and finished product, in accordance with cGMP and GLP, to ensure the quality of Biovue cassettes manufactured at Pencoed.
Operate, Calibrate and perform routine manual operations for testing instruments.
Design of experiment and perform investigation work in response to customer complaints. Write and design reports for completed investigation work. Perform and report NEQAS testing.
Raise and follow up on RRTs.
Perform routine housekeeping tasks.
Deputise for Principal Technician as required.
Maintenance of personal and operational training plans, modules and frameworks in accordance with the training plan certification program.
Perform other work -related duties as assigned.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

Maths, English and Science (GCSE or equivalent)
Science background essential - Undergraduate degree in related field and/or previous laboratory experience
Microsoft office proficiency
Effective verbal communication to support team working and collaboration
Flexible towards shift work, including weekend working and overtime
Ability to adapt to situations in response to changing workload and function
Adept at problem solving and demonstrates competent structured problem-solving skills

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.

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