The Role

At QuidelOrtho, we're advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as a Staff Systems Engineer supporting R&D Automation and Middleware. In 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 individual should have an eye for leading the creation of custom engineering solutions and be well-versed in each stage of the R&D systems life cycle while driving results within the project constraints of schedule, cost, performance, quality and reliability objectives.

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

• Single point of contact for function to the project team and is responsible for planning and execution control for R&D deliverables. Responsible for resource commitments to project leadership, and holding functional leaders accountable to resource commitments.
• Conceives plans, and implements solutions to technical problems new designs, equipment and process development
• Establishes R&D milestones and monitors adherence to master plans and schedules. Identifies program challenges/risks and obtains solutions to allocation of resources or changing specifications. Delivers critical, timely communications to the business (Head of R&D, and Project Leader) on project execution. Identifies critical dependences, risks and contingency plans. Proactively monitors progress, anticipating the effect of dependencies on schedule, cost, etc.
• 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
• Acts independently, without day-to-day direction, on execution of assigned activities.
• Establishes and maintains partner relations at the technical level
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned

The Individual

Required:

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physics, math, applied sciences or related field.
• Typically requires 10+ years of experience with BS or equivalent work experience, or 7+ years with MS
• 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 $100,000 to $130,000 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.