Job Description

Laboratory Technician-IA

Department: Science

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ

Reporting To: Aaron Witham

Compensation: $40,000 - $50,000 / year

About you:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Laboratory Technician specializing in immunoassays. You will play a pivotal role in developing and integrating these assays into automated systems. This position on the new assay research team offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking advancements in biotechnology while working in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do:

• Assay Development: Design, optimize, and validate immunoassays using various techniques and relevant methods.
• Integration: Adapt assays for seamless integration into automated platforms ensuring robust performance and reliability.
• Nanoparticle Conjugations: Follow WIs to successfully and repeatably conjugate a variety of proteinaceous binders on the surface of nanoparticles. Perform characterization of these reaction products to assess quality in the assays.
• Buffer Prep: Follow established WIs and SOPs to produce large volume quantities of a variety of assay buffers for use across the IA teams. Successfully perform QC-release experiments and produce batch records for internal use
• Verification and Validation: Conduct thorough verification and validation studies to assess assay accuracy, precision, sensitivity, specificity, and robustness in various sample types.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of experimental protocols, results, and conclusions in compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA).
• Collaboration: Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to integrate assays into comprehensive workflows that detect priority targets.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve technical challenges related to assay performance and integration, ensuring continuous improvement.
• Quality Control: Implement and maintain rigorous quality control measures to uphold assay consistency and reliability.
• Innovation: Stay updated with emerging technologies and contribute innovative ideas to enhance assay development processes and integration strategies.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in academic or industry settings working with immunoassays, and/or cell-based assays.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as ELISA, gel electrophoresis, SPR, flow cytometry, and other relevant assays.
• Prior experience in handling biological specimens is considered an asset.
• Ability to follow good lab practices and pipetting techniques with high level of manual dexterity
• Ability to follow instructions, protocols or SOPs to conduct experiments using in-house developed instruments and laboratory equipment such as commercial liquid handlers
• Familiarity with MS Word, MS Excel, for data analysis and documentation is required, experience using other relevant tools including EP evaluator and statistical software like PRISM an asset
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to troubleshoot technical issues independently.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate effectively in supporting a collaborative team environment.
• Experience with regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, CLIA, cGMP, ISO 13485) and quality management systems is advantageous.
• Understand and adhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to ensure an organized and compliant laboratory environment.

Why Join Us?

At Vital Bio, you will:

• Help develop and integrate assays that sit at the core of our diagnostic platform, directly shaping performance, reliability, and patient impact.
• You’ll work closely with scientists, engineers, and software teams in a fast-paced environment where your hands-on expertise, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills will make a real difference.

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.