Scientist I

The Career Potential

Ortho Clinical Diagnostics is committed to improving and saving lives with diagnostics. To do this we hire people who share this dream and are ready for new adventures. As a valued team member, you will carve your own career path and be part of building this company stronger and better than ever before. There is no limit to the experiences, opportunities and new directions you will have access to here at Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. More importantly, you will be driving the surge of a whole new direction in important medicine. That's something we can all take pride in as we take this journey together.

Ortho is known in the industry as a leader in customer service and support. Deeply understanding and exceeding the needs of our clinical lab, hospital and blood bank customers is what we do. It's who we are. If you join Ortho, no matter what your role, you will be expected to keep that Customer Excellence focus in your work.

The Opportunity

As the company continues to grow we are seeking a Scientist I to work in our manufacturing facility building 313. This position will be responsible for in-process and final release testing for B313 Analytical Laboratory.

This position is in Rochester, NY.

The Requirements

• Works weekly rotational shift schedule as assigned, schedules are subject to change per business requirements. Current rotational schedule is A shifts (7:00 am -3:10 pm), B shifts (3:00 pm - 11:10 pm) and C shifts (11 pm - 7:10 am).
• Performing testing on analytical equipment such as pH meter, viscometer, UV-VIS spectrophotometry, gas chromatograph, FTIR, FARA, and Chemwell in compliance with procedures.
• Maintains and prepares instrumentation, reagents, and supplies. Will require limited work in a freezer.
• Completes analysis and calculations of data. Generate reliable test data with correct significant figures and demonstrate ability to compute units found within the lab: ratios, dilutions, percentages, molarities and normality. Reviews data for accuracy and completeness. Enters data into SAP.
• Demonstrate understanding and effective use of statistical quality control, including use of control charts: plotting data and reacting to out-of-control situations.
• Careful attention to detail and accuracy of work is essential. An understanding of cGMPs and documentation in a regulated industry and experience in laboratory documentation protocols and procedures is a plus.
• Planning and organization of daily workload, high affinity toward teamwork and demonstrated problem solving using innovative solutions.
• Communicates with Formulation and Coating on results, adjustments, and scheduling priorities.
• Conducts laboratory investigations and creates non-conformances as required.
• Performs validation or documentation updates as assigned.

The Individuals

• BS degree in Science, Engineering, or other related field is required.
• A minimum of 1 years' experience in a laboratory is required.
• Experience in SAP, OTIS or Trackwise a plus.

EOE/AA Disability/Veteran