You are a detail-oriented scientist with a strong foundation in biological or chemical sciences and a growing depth of experience in immunoassay development. You are motivated, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. You bring hands-on lab experience from academic or industry settings and are eager to contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic products while taking on greater technical ownership.
Whatyou’ll do:
Design, execute, and independently analyze experiments for immunoassay development, integration, and validation.
Document experimental results clearly and present data at internal meetings and project reviews.
Troubleshoot assay performance issues and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.
Operate, maintain, and help optimize laboratory instrumentation such as plate readers, liquid handlers, and other relevant tools.
Contribute to technical documentation, assay workflows, and technology transfer activities.
Follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines to support compliance with regulatory standards such as cGMP and ISO 13485.
Support lab organization, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply tracking.
Collaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support project timelines and deliverables.
Help drive experimental planning, data interpretation, and decision-making for assay development programs.
Adhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to maintain an organized and compliant laboratory environment.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.
4+ years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.
Strong understanding of immunoassay principles such as ELISA and lateral flow assays.
Hands-on experience with common lab techniques and data analysis tools.
Experience interpreting experimental data and contributing to assay troubleshooting or optimization.
Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work.
Commitment to lab safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.
Experience with nanoparticles, microfluidics, automated laboratory systems, protein conjugation, immobilization chemistry, or statistical analyses.
Prior exposure to technology transfer, assay development, or regulatory submission support.
Experience writing SOPs and lab documentation, or using eQMS systems.
Familiarity working in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
Appreciation for puns and a positive, team-oriented attitude.
At Vital Bio, you will:
Play a key role in bringing innovative diagnostic technologies from the lab into real-world clinical use to positively impact patient outcomes.
You’ll work alongside passionate scientists, engineers, and business professionals in a supportive, agile environment.
This is an opportunity to grow your skills, deepen your technical expertise, and contribute to transformative healthcare projects.
The salary range for this position is $80,000-$95,000 CAD annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual's demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.
This role is a current, onsite vacancy.
About VitalVital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our Vital One platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.
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