Full-Time

Assembly Technician

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Vital Biosciences

Vital Biosciences

51-200 employees

Biotechnology
Healthcare

Mid, Senior

Mississauga, ON, Canada

Category
Healthcare Administration & Support
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • High school diploma
  • 3+ years of industry experience in medical device or electronic assembly, preferably in a cGMP environment
  • Experience working with reagents and use of pipettes and liquid measuring equipment
  • Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across projects and activities
  • Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and participate in multi-disciplinary teams.
Responsibilities
  • Assemble consumable microfluidic cartridges, fill and seal reagent packs, and finished consumable kits with high quality and consistency for use in prototype testing as well as formal verification and validation testing
  • Perform in-process and final inspection and test of assemblies, creating records for completed batches as well as initiating non-conformance reports where needed
  • Set up, operate, and monitor automated equipment to transition to automated assembly of cartridges and reagent packs
  • Collaborate in the development, setup, and maintenance of cGMP processes as we transition from prototype assembly processes to production-scale automated processes
  • Provide feedback and recommendations to the manufacturing engineers for improvements to manufacturing work instructions, assembly, and test fixtures and processes
  • Maintain accurate records of production, including taking inventory of production and prototype materials through cycle counting and physical inventories
  • Apply 5s and lean principles to maintain organization and good housekeeping practices in the manufacturing area
  • Work with Engineering and Assay Development teams to incorporate improvements into the manufacturing process based on testing results and observations
  • Participate in process FMEAs and risk identification as well as assisting with the implementation of appropriate countermeasures
  • Assist Manufacturing Engineering in the setup and validation of new equipment for use in the assembly process
  • Execute daily, weekly, and monthly preventive maintenance and cleaning activities of equipment and manufacturing areas
  • Support and participate in root cause investigations for, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations, Quality Incident Notifications, and CAPA actions related to manufactured products and manufacturing processes.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with 5s, kanbans, and lean manufacturing processes
  • Prior experience with single-use cartridge assembly, reagent fill and seal, and lyophilization processes would be welcomed
  • An appreciation of puns!

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$46.7M

Headquarters

Mississauga, Canada

Founded

2018

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

10%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Rising demand for at-home diagnostics boosts Vital's market potential.
  • AI integration offers Vital a competitive edge in diagnostic accuracy.
  • Global blood testing market growth aligns with Vital's technological advancements.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from established companies like Abbott and Roche.
  • Potential regulatory scrutiny due to past industry scandals.
  • Public skepticism may hinder market adoption of new diagnostics.

What makes Vital Biosciences unique

  • Vital Biosciences focuses on accessible, rapid blood diagnostics post-Theranos era.
  • The company integrates AI to enhance diagnostic accuracy and speed.
  • Vital collaborates with tech giants for cloud-based data management in diagnostics.

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Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package

Professional Development Budget

Conference Attendance Budget