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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.
Job Description
Scientist I- IA
Department: Science
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ
Reporting To: Aaron Witham
Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 / year
Description
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.