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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.\nWhat you’ll do:\nDesign, execute, and independently analyze experiments for immunoassay development, integration, and validation.\n\nDocument experimental results clearly and present data at internal meetings and project reviews.\n\nTroubleshoot assay performance issues and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.\n\nOperate, maintain, and help optimize laboratory instrumentation such as plate readers, liquid handlers, and other relevant tools.\n\nContribute to technical documentation, assay workflows, and technology transfer activities.\n\nFollow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines to support compliance with regulatory standards such as cGMP and ISO 13485.\n\nSupport lab organization, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply tracking.\n\nCollaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support project timelines and deliverables.\n\nHelp drive experimental planning, data interpretation, and decision-making for assay development programs.\n\nAdhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to maintain an organized and compliant laboratory environment.\n\nWhat you’ll need:\nBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.\n\n4+ years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.\n\nStrong understanding of immunoassay principles such as ELISA and lateral flow assays.\n\nHands-on experience with common lab techniques and data analysis tools.\n\nExperience interpreting experimental data and contributing to assay troubleshooting or optimization.\n\nStrong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.\n\nA collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work.\n\nCommitment to lab safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.\n\nBonus points for:\nExperience with nanoparticles, microfluidics, automated laboratory systems, protein conjugation, immobilization chemistry, or statistical analyses.\n\nPrior exposure to technology transfer, assay development, or regulatory submission support.\n\nExperience writing SOPs and lab documentation, or using eQMS systems.\n\nFamiliarity working in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.\n\nAppreciation for puns and a positive, team-oriented attitude.\n\nWhy Join Us?\nAt Vital Bio, you will:\nPlay a key role in bringing innovative diagnostic technologies from the lab into real-world clinical use to positively impact patient outcomes.\n\nYou’ll work alongside passionate scientists, engineers, and business professionals in a supportive, agile environment.\n\nThis is an opportunity to grow your skills, deepen your technical expertise, and contribute to transformative healthcare projects.\n\nThe 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.\nThis role is a current, onsite vacancy.\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. 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