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

QuidelOrtho Corporation is seeking an electro-mechanical bioengineer with an emphasis on the bioanalytical experimentation and point of care system testing. This engineer will be part of an interdisciplinary team developing microfluidics-driven next generation immunodiagnostics platform for the point-of-care disease analysis. This individual will be versed in the experimental automation techniques and will execute bio-microfluidics research and development experiments to test and maintain a point of care system having electro-mechanical, optical, fluidics, cartridge, imaging, and immunoassay components. Day-to-day activities for this role will be to maintain the instruments, and work within a highly cross-functional team to iteratively test the new designs for immunoassays, cartridges, instrument modules, and image analysis tools in a microfluidics format. Individuals with strong experience and interests in bioanalytically testing the electro-mechanical instruments, microfluidics and optical systems, microfluidics cartridges, and immunodiagnostics are strongly encouraged to apply.

This position is onsite full-time in San Diego, CA (Summers Ridge).

The Responsibilities

• Working alongside a wet-chemistry laboratory that processes biological samples.
• Working with the team in identification, acquisition and testing of electro-mechanical hardware and software parts needed for the benchtop experimental automation.
• Assist with the bio-microfluidics research and development experiments.
• Ability to work with the third-party collaborators to test and qualify the instrument, cartridge, and user interface modules.
• Ability to identify and troubleshoot the bio-microfluidics experimental problems, and effectively communicate the updates within a cross-functional team environment.
• Test the new microfluidics designs with reference to the immunoassays, cartridges, instruments, and image analysis tools.
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• BS with 2-3 years of experience, MS with 1-2 years of experience, or PhD with 0-1 years of experience.
• Hands-on experimental experience in the bioanalytical testing and maintenance of the electro-mechanical, fluidics, and optical systems.
• Strong curriculum foundation or hands-on experience in the automation programming (LabView, Python, C++ etc.), electrical and mechanical instruments/systems, optical systems, fluidic cartridge manufacturing, fluid mechanics, and immunodiagnostics.
• Excellent conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving ability.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to effectively communicate problems, solutions, and updates within a highly cross-functional team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, detail-oriented, well-structured, and cross-disciplinary team environment.

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• All levels of the organization.

External Partners:

• Vendors and customers.

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $57,000 to $98,000. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

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 .

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