Junior Database Administrator
QuidelOrtho is a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company created from the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics. They are seeking a Junior Database Administrator to support their technology team in developing expertise in Oracle, SQL, and AWS RDS database technologies while working closely with senior DBAs. Responsibilities Partner with senior and lead Database Administrator to support daily tasks Assist in designing, deploying, and managing high-performance Oracle, SQL, and AWS RDS database solutions Support efforts to ensure optimal database availability, reliability, and disaster recovery readiness Participate in database upgrades, migrations, and routine maintenance with guidance Help develop and maintain backup and recovery strategies Contribute to capacity planning, performance analysis, and tuning activities Learn to administer and optimize cloud-based database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) Support the implementation of best practices for scalability, high availability, and cost-efficiency in cloud environments Assist in monitoring database operations and addressing performance or cost-related issues Develop and maintain automation scripts under supervision Participate in troubleshooting and provide operational support for database incidents Collaborate with application development, infrastructure, and cloud teams to resolve issues Learn and help enforce database security policies and access controls Support compliance efforts with data protection regulations and industry standards Participate in audits, vulnerability assessments, and remediation activities Perform other work-related duties as assigned Skills This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent practical experience) 0–2 years of experience as a Database Administrator or in a related IT role (internships and academic projects) Basic understanding of SQL and Oracle database technologies Familiarity with Windows and Linux operating systems Interest in cloud database platforms (AWS RDS, Azure SQL) Willingness to learn backup/recovery, replication, and high availability techniques Strong problem-solving skills and eagerness to learn Good communication and collaboration skills Exposure to database automation tools or scripting languages (e.g., Python, PowerShell) Interest in DevOps principles and CI/CD pipelines Familiarity with other database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, RedShift, Azure SQL) Certifications in AWS, Azure, Oracle are a plus Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Disability insurance 401(k) plan Employee assistance program Employee Stock Purchase Plan Paid time off (including sick time) Paid Holidays Company Overview > Bringing precision and passion in everything we do QuidelOrtho stands at the forefront of testing, tracking and disease analysis of health conditions ranging from HIV and hepatitis C to flu, strep and COVID-19. It was founded in 1937, and is headquartered in , with a workforce of 5001-10000 employees. Its website is