Research Assistant

Founded in 2020 amid the pandemic, Vitacore Industries prioritizes healthcare worker safety and environmental responsibility in all technological innovations. Committed to protecting both people and the planet, we've recently initiated recycling partnerships across Canada to address single-use plastic waste. As we expand our product lines and markets, we invite talented individuals to join us in making a substantial impact in healthcare, recycling, and beyond.

Job Listed On

January 9, 2024

Time Commitment:

Full-Time

Location:

Burnaby, BC

The Research Assistant in Vitacore Industries Inc. has responsibilities majorly in the Research and Development (R&D) department and assists other departments such as Quality department on an as-needed basis. This role is at the very heart of Vitacore's innovative spirit and would be helping to develop concepts for solving real-world problems, to drive major impacts for the medical industry.

• Science background or science-related experience is an asset.
• Experience in regulatory affairs is an asset.
• Highly organized and always punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Grade 12 plus graduation from a science or engineering program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Microsoft Office Outlook calendar management at advanced levels.
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines, including demonstrated time management skills to assist others with meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.

• Manages and replies to R&D project-related correspondence, such as regulatory bodies, external laboratories, etc.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Participate in data collection and coordination of study activities and field testing.
• Quality inspection and testing of R&D prototypes and/or final products following internal protocols.
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss research assignments.
• Replenish inspection tools and/or materials as needed from equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare study progress and internal test reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and regulatory research to identify medical device performance requirements for product development.
• Analyze research data, interpret results, and prepare presentations and meeting minutes.
• Support Quality department and participate and contribute to regulatory audits on a needed basis.

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