Scientist - II

VitalBio • Oakville, ON

18h • CA$80,000 - CA$95,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a detail-oriented scientist with a strong foundation in biological or chemical sciences and growing experience in immunoassay development. The ideal candidate is motivated, curious, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. This position requires hands-on lab experience from academic or industry settings and offers the opportunity to contribute to the development of innovative diagnostic products while taking on greater technical ownership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, Bioengineering, or a related field.
• 4+ years of laboratory experience in academic or industry settings.
• Strong understanding of immunoassay principles such as ELISA and lateral flow assays.
• Hands-on experience with common lab techniques and data analysis tools.
• Experience interpreting experimental data and contributing to assay troubleshooting or optimization.
• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned work.
• Commitment to lab safety, quality standards, and continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with nanoparticles, microfluidics, automated laboratory systems, protein conjugation, immobilization chemistry, or statistical analyses.
• Prior exposure to technology transfer, assay development, or regulatory submission support.
• Experience writing SOPs and lab documentation, or using eQMS systems.
• Familiarity working in a startup environment and a demonstrated ability to creatively solve problems.
• Appreciation for puns and a positive, team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and independently analyze experiments for immunoassay development, integration, and validation.
• Document experimental results clearly and present data at internal meetings and project reviews.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.
• Operate, maintain, and help optimize laboratory instrumentation such as plate readers, liquid handlers, and other relevant tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation, assay workflows, and technology transfer activities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines to support compliance with regulatory standards such as cGMP and ISO 13485.
• Support lab organization, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply tracking.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Help drive experimental planning, data interpretation, and decision-making for assay development programs.
• Adhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to maintain an organized and compliant laboratory environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity to grow your skills, deepen your technical expertise, and contribute to transformative healthcare projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree