The Role
Execute immunoassay development, integration, and validation experiments; document and analyze results; operate and maintain lab instruments; support troubleshooting, SOPs, quality compliance (cGMP/ISO13485), technology transfer, and cross-functional project work in a fast-paced diagnostics environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
About you:
You are a detail-oriented scientist with a strong foundation in biological or chemical sciences, and a keen interest in immunoassay development. You’re highly motivated, eager to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, inter-disciplinary environment. You bring hands-on lab experience from academic or industry settings and are excited to contribute to the development of innovative, impactful diagnostic products.
What you’ll do:
- Design and execute experiments for immunoassay development, integration and validation.
- Accurately document experimental results and compile data for review and presentation at internal meetings.
- Assist with troubleshooting and continuous process improvement efforts as needed.
- Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation such as plate readers, liquid handlers and other relevant tools.
- Contribute to the preparation of technical documentation and support technology transfer.
- Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and quality guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards (eg: cGMP, ISO 13485).
- Assist with lab organization, including inventory management and routine maintenance of supplies and equipment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and manufacturing) to support project timelines and deliverables.
- Understand and adhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to ensure an organized and compliant laboratory environment.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings
- Foundational understanding of immunoassay principles (eg: ELISA, lateral flow assays) and laboratory best practices.
- Basic hands-on experience with common lab techniques and data analysis tools.
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset with a willingness to take on new challenges and learn from others.
- Commitment to lab safety, quality standards and continuous improvement.
Bonus points for:
- Experience with nanoparticles, microfluidics, automated laboratory systems, protein conjugation or immobilization chemistry, statistical analyses.
- Prior exposure to technology transfer, general assay development, or obtaining regulatory approval.
- Experience writing SOPs and lab documentation, experience with eQMS systems.
- Familiarity working in a startup environment, and a demonstrated ability to creatively problem solve
- Appreciation for puns and a positive, team-oriented attitude!
Why Join Us?
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.
- Work alongside passionate scientists, engineers, and business professionals in a supportive, agile environment.
- Grow your skills and career through exposure to cutting-edge science, fast-paced product development, and transformative healthcare projects.
- Join a team that values curiosity, discipline, and collaboration—while keeping a sense of humor!
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
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. 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 As part of our recruitment process, we may use automated or AI-supported tools to assist with application review and screening. These tools are used to support, not replace, human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are always made by our hiring team.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or related field.
- 2+ years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.
- Foundational understanding of immunoassay principles (ELISA, lateral flow assays).
- Basic hands-on experience with common lab techniques and data analysis tools.
- Experience operating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation (plate readers, liquid handlers).
- Knowledge of and adherence to SOPs, lab safety, and quality guidelines (eg: cGMP, ISO 13485).
- Strong organizational, written and verbal communication skills.
- Collaborative mindset with willingness to learn and take on new challenges.
- Experience with nanoparticles, microfluidics, or automated laboratory systems.
- Experience with protein conjugation or immobilization chemistry.
- Experience with statistical analyses and data analysis software.
- Prior exposure to technology transfer, assay development, or regulatory approval.
- Experience writing SOPs and using eQMS systems.
- Familiarity with startup environments and creative problem-solving.
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The Company
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.
