About You:
You're a self-starter that's extremely detail oriented. You're comfortable with assembling and testing microfluidic devices. You want to push microfluidics forward. You're eager to self-inspect, identify issues proactively and fix them. You're energized by well organized and maintained production facilities. You're a strong communicator and team player, ready to coordinate with our cross-functional team to make sure we hit deliverables. You want to put a product on the market that will actually be used by people.
What you'll do:
Design, develop, model, fabricate, and test innovative microfluidic sample handling systems;
Utilizing above microfluidic systems for medical or diagnostics systems (IVD);
Transfer methods to other internal or external partners and support the collaboration through timely result analysis;
Communicate analytical results to peers and leadership to support decision-making, and collaborate with development teams to support goals and timelines.
What you'll need:
Masters or Ph.D. degree in Bioengineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Science or a related discipline;
2+ years of industry experience, specifically relating to product development of IVD systems, is preferred;
Extensive hands-on experience and a proven track record with microfluidic systems;
Intimate knowledge of microfluidics materials and manufacturing processes;
Bonus points for:
Knowledge of chemistry-based surface modification and related areas;
Broad knowledge of material science, immunology, microbiology and other related fields;
Proficient with general purpose computation software (Python, etc.) and other data analysis tools.
Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices;
About Vital
Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.
Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.
We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.
Join us in revolutionizing healthcare and making a lasting impact on people's lives.
Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.
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What We Do
Vital was created to enable proactive, preventative, and accessible healthcare. We're starting with a radically disruptive approach to lab testing. Backed by many years of R&D by world-class scientists and engineers, we are a team of collaborators, re-engineering the nature of care delivery.
