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You thrive where engineering, automation, and operations meet: designing, scaling, and optimizing manufacturing assembly processes that ensure quality, reliability, and efficiency. You approach each challenge with a disciplined, data-driven mindset, excel at cross-functional teamwork, and are energized by continuous improvement and innovation. You’re ready to contribute your expertise to help Vital Bio bring diagnostics to life.\nWhat you'll do:\nLead the transfer of new products and manufacturing processes from R&D engineering and assay development into a cGMP manufacturing environment.\n\nDesign, develop, document and implement robust manufacturing processes and scale-up activities for consumable assemblies (reagents with molded plastic components) and diagnostic instruments.\n\nProvide DFx feedback to ensure manufacturability, scalability, and cost effectiveness of new designs.\n\nDefine and evaluate different assembly strategies, identify automation opportunities, and maintain cost-effective, high-quality, repeatable operations; including Make/Buy decisions and third-party transfers.\n\nDevelop process flow maps, optimize assembly sequences applying lean principles, and recommend new processes/equipment.\n\nServe as the manufacturing subject matter expert, identifying risks and mitigation strategies related to process steps, raw materials, and product performance (and their interactions) throughout tech transfer.\n\nCollaborate cross functionally with R&D engineering, assay development, manufacturing and supply chain teams to ensure effective inventory management and material supply for verification and validation needs.\n\nEstablish and maintain manufacturing controls and documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, and acceptance plans, in compliance with ISO 13485, FDA 21 CFR 820, and cGMP.\n\nPlan and execute comprehensive validation protocols for equipment, facilities, and processes (IQ, OQ, PQ and TMV).\n\nPerform root cause analysis for manufacturing failures with cross-functional teams and implement process improvements.\n\nWhat you need:\nBachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline.\n\n5+ years’ significant manufacturing engineering or related operational experience in diagnostics or similar fields combining biologicals/reagents with injection-molded plastics.\n\nProven ability to apply critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and experimental design to solve complex manufacturing problems.\n\nWorking knowledge of tech transfer, cGMP processes, process validation / /qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ/TMV), and regulated manufacturing environments.\n\nStrong familiarity with manufacturing of reagents, consumables, and instruments for IVDs, tech transfer, cGMP processes, and validation/qualification requirements.\n\nExperience collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing multiple projects simultaneously.\n\nExperience with statistical process controls (SPC), design of experiments (DOE), and data analysis (Minitab, JMP, Excel).\n\nExcellent communication skills and sharp attention to detail.\n\nHighly organized with a proactive, solutions-oriented approach.\n\nBonus points for:\nSix Sigma and/or Lean certification, with practical experience using these tools for process improvement.\n\nPrior experience with high-volume automated assembly and global IVD manufacturing regulations.\n\nExperience in scaling up manufacturing operations from pilot scale to full production mode.\n\nProject management experience and leadership of project teams.\n\nAn appreciation for puns and a willingness to pitch in wherever needed!\n\nThe salary range for this position is $100,000 - 110,000 annually. Compensation will be determined based on the individual's demonstrated experience.\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Vital Bio, you will:\nTake a critical role in building and scaling manufacturing operations for novel diagnostics, impacting global healthcare systems.\n\nWork alongside passionate problem-solvers in a culture that values curiosity, teamwork, and innovation.\n\nOwn your contributions on projects with meaningful, real-world outcomes.\n\nGrow your skills in a supportive, dynamic environment that believes fun and excellence go hand-in-hand.\n\nAbout Vital\nVital 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.\nOur 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.\nWe 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.\nVital 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. 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