R&D Intern (6-Month Cohort)

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

QuidelOrtho is looking for an R&D Intern that wants to spend their 2024 summer working towards our mission: Changing Lives, One Test at a Time. Interns will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and develop their skills all while contributing to key company projects and initiatives. Our team will help students apply their educational background and broaden their knowledge base within their role and learn more about working in the medical device/biotech industry. Interns will work with a mentor(s) on a guided and impactful project and will be able to collaborate with and be part of a supportive and dedicated team.

This Intern will be onsite in Rochester, NY for a 6-month Co-Op.

The Responsibilities

• Execution of experiments to characterize the performance of an analyzer sub-system.

• Data analysis and experimental write-ups.

• Preparation of chemical solutions.

• Work with electro-mechanical fixtures, fluid handlers, and analytical equipment.

• General troubleshooting.

• Fixture fabrication, possibly involving 3D modeling and 3D printing.

• Responsible for presenting results to a small technical team.

• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Field of Study: Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, or a related field.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Must be currently enrolled as a full-time student in a Bachelor's or Master's program in the Fall Semester 2024 at an accredited university or college.

• Minimum GPA 3.0 or higher.

• Must have work authorization in the United States at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

• Interest in pursuing a career related to human health / diagnostic testing.

• Familiarity with designing and executing scientific experiments.

• Commitment to good documentation practices.

• Ability to present experimental results clearly through verbal and written communication.

Preferred:

• Rising Junior or Senior at an accredited university or college.

• Prior work experience in a laboratory setting.

• Knowledge of basic statistics, e.g., hypothesis tests, confidence intervals, statistical significance.

• Experience with a statical software package such as Minitab or JMP.

• Familiarity with a computer scripting language such as Python, R, or MATLAB.

• Ability to use 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks or CREO.

• Exposure to immunoassay technology through coursework or lab experience.

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a laboratory environment and include handling of potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 40% in the lab, 40% running experiments and completing documentation, and 20% attending meetings. This role will require standing for extended periods of time while in the lab along with working at a desk.

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. The salary range for current Freshman, rising Sophomore is 18.00/hour; Sophomore, rising Junior is 20/hour; Junior, rising senior is $23.00/hour to $26.00/hour; Senior, enrolled in school for fall 2024 is 25.00/hour to 28.00/hour; or currently enrolled Graduate, MBD, PhD program is 28.00/hour to 30.00/hour. At QuidelOrtho, compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

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 recruiting@quidelortho.com.