Senior Systems Engineer

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 6000 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

At QuidelOrtho were advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as a Senior Systems Engineer supporting R&D Automation and this role you will provide technical systems leadership to deliver new or significantly enhanced products and features across our portfolio partnering closely with internal teams and external collaborators.

The ideal candidate brings a strong aptitude for developing custom engineering solutions and deep expertise across the full R&D systems lifecycle while consistently delivering results within project constraints related to schedule cost performance quality and reliability.

This position will be onsite full-time in Rochester NY and will require the ability to travel up to 10% to western Europe China and Japan.

The Responsibilities

• Contributes to plans and implements solutions to technical problems new designs equipment and process development
• Applies extensive technical expertise within one of the following engineering disciplines and has a working awareness of other related disciplines: Laboratory Automation Robotics Informatics Software middleware applications Laboratory Information Systems Serial and network Communications Artificial Intelligence and understands the inter-relationship of multiple disciplines
• Ensures the accurate recording of data according to defined engineering practices and policies for the making of decisions as
• Provides solutions to various technical problems of both a specific and complex nature
• Contributes to output that improve development cycle time ensure the quality of data analysis and further the achievement of specific project goals related to critical company objectives
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

The Individual

Required:

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship
• Bachelors degree in engineering physics math applied sciences or related field.
• Typically requires 5-7 years of experience with BS or equivalent work experience or
  3 5 years with MS or Ph.D. with 0 - 2 years of experience
• Experience with Laboratory Automation systems and Clinical-Chemistry/Immuno-Assay analyzers
• Experience with Middleware Applications or similar Software
• Experience with product development tools Office tools (Word Excel PowerPoint Visio etc.)
• Demonstrated commitment to quality work
• Exceptional oral and written communication and presentation skills required including communication with business partners
• Ability to work within a team
• Strong analytical capabilities including quantitative and qualitative assessment skills insight generation and critical thinking skills.
• Self-initiator results driven and action & detail oriented
• Curiosity
• Travel 10% (including Western Europe and potentially China/Japan)

Preferred:

• Experience with Artificial Intelligence Genetic algorithms Large Language Models
• Software programming e.g. Python

The Key Working Relationships

Internal Partners:

• Works cross-functionally: Marketing Design Quality Regulatory Clinical Affairs IT Global Service Organization Technical Publication Supply Chian Operations and Project Management

External Partners:

• Various Automation and Middleware partners in accordance with Business Unit strategy
• Provides Statement of Work Acceptance Criteria Requirements input to risk management test plans and procedures as required
• Participate in product and design reviews as required

The Work Environment

No strenuous physical activity though occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required. 30% of time in meetings working with team or talking on the phone 70% of the time at the desk on computer doing analytical work. Travel requied. Travel includes airplane automobile travel and overnight hotel. Frequent work in a BL-2 Lab environment will require wearing of approved and provided clothing and eye protection.

Physical Demands

Most of the work is to be performed in an office-type open space environment using laptop computers and accessories (sitting or standing). Occasional lifting/carrying of computers and accessories or similar items.

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 $95000 to $115000 and is bonus eligible. 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 .