Reporting directly to the Director, Scientific Affairs, the Associate II plays a key role in the design and development of new bioLytical rapid point of care tests specifically as it relates to technical operations . You will contribute to design verification, validation, and design transfer activities—ensuring innovative ideas are transformed into reliable, high-quality medical devices. This position requires a strong foundation in scientific problem-solving, technical competency, and cross-functional collaboration, with opportunities to shape groundbreaking diagnostic technologies that impact global healthcare.
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ABOUT BIOLYTICAL
BioLytical is a rapidly growing biomedical company. The company’s vision is to develop innovative rapid diagnostic test to help fight several diseases around the world. The company aims to be vertically integrated, producing in house all the materials required for the testing device, from recombinant protein production to the final kit. Thus, bioLytical is looking for people eager to build and help shape the company of the future.
bioLytical Laboratories Inc. is a privately-owned Canadian company focused on the research, development and commercialization of rapid in-vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI® technology platform. bioLytical has won several local and industry awards, including BC Exporter of the Year in 2019 and the Globe and Mail’s Fastest Growing Companies list in 2020. We have been named Lifesciences BC’s Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year and have been featured on BC’s Fastest Growing Companies six years in a row. bioLytical moved to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility in Richmond in 2020 to accommodate the extraordinary growth achieved through our team.
HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE
Develop project or task objectives and proposals;
Plan for design verification and validation testing
Plan, design and execute stability studies
Troubleshoot test results and design challenges
Assess, interpret and evaluate research outcomes;
Generate and compile data for meta-analysis white papers and publishing of peer reviewed papers
Participate in risk management activities related with the product under development
Translate design outputs into procedures, testing methods and quality control release criteria
Support and lead design transfer, prepare requirements into documented design verification and validation test plans
Collaborate actively within and outside the department to complete projects and advance creative solutions;
Manage the use of resources and ensure their effective use;
Present data within the company, at conferences, or exhibit work in other appropriate events; routinely communicate complex ideas to those with limited knowledge and understanding as well as to peers using high level skills and a range of media;
Assist with training of laboratory or other related personnel
WHAT YOU BRING
Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in a life sciences discipline, preferably in biochemistry, biotechnology, microbiology, medical technology, biology, chemistry, or related science.
Minimum 3 years’ experience in a research or clinical laboratory
Industrial experience and protein biochemistry experience an asset
Knowledge of or experience with GLP, GMP work preferred
Experience in a BSL2 laboratory an asset
Experience of 5S/Lean 6 Sigma an asset
Excellent interpersonal skills, oral communication skills, and written communication skills are required
Must be able to work independently following a brief orientation and training period
Must have strong analytical and technical writing skills
Excellent computer skills (MS Office, Access, Excel)
Organized and detail-oriented
Must be able to work with blood and blood-borne pathogens
A go-getter that thrives in high energy environments
WHAT WE OFFER
A competitive compensation package
Extended health benefits including dental - 100% employer contribution
Flexible working hours
Paid sick days
Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year!
Full-size in-house fitness gym and shower facilities
Complimentary reserved parking
Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun
A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques
The opportunity to join an ‘off the charts’ foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table
The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$60,000-$65,000
bioLytical's pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.
CORE VALUES
INNOVATION in what we do, how we do it and how we think: Contributes new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes the initiative on projects.
NEVER SAY NEVER : Stays engaged until the goal is reached or project is completed. Overcomes barriers. Cares so much about the task at hand that the impossible is made possible.
SENSATIONAL to our clients, to our partners, to each other: Spirited team player, who adapts to new situations quickly and is beyond reliable.
TAKES OWNERSHIP of goals, decisions, actions, and results: Arrives on time and prepared, leads by example, follows through on commitments.
INSPIRED to excel: Demonstrates a passion for INSTI, our people and our projects. Is not complacent, shares knowledge freely, exhibits awareness of self, their surroundings, and the business.
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