Process Development Technician

About you:

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Process Development Technician with a strong background in clinical chemistry and biochemistry assays. You will play a key role in developing, optimizing, and integrating assays into automated diagnostic platforms. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge biotechnology innovations within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What you will be doing:

Reagent Formulation: Develop, optimize, and characterize clinical chemistry assays with emphasis on reagent stability, shelf life, and lot-to-lot consistency, evaluating formulation components such as buffers, surfactants, enzymes, and excipients to enhance assay robustness and performance.

Process Development: Support liquid and lyophilized reagent development, including assessment of formulation composition and interactions, while performing scale-up and process transfer activities to ensure reproducibility and manufacturability.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement: Identify, investigate, and resolve issues related to assay performance, reagent instability, or interferences, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions and drive continuous improvement.

Documentation & Compliance: Maintain detailed records of experimental design, batch production records, data, and analysis following established SOPs and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA, CLIA), ensuring all activities are performed in compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

Collaboration: Work closely with scientists, engineers, and manufacturing teams to support assay integration into automated platforms and ensure smooth transition from R&D to production.

What you will need:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Chemistry, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in clinical chemistry or biochemistry assay testing, formulation, or reagent development, preferably within a biotech or diagnostic environment.

• Demonstrated experience in formulation optimization, reagent stability studies, or lyophilized product development.

• Familiarity with enzyme kinetics and stability, particularly in lyophilized systems.

• Strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and experience working with analytical instruments (e.g., spectrophotometers, plate readers).

• Proficiency in data organization, analysis, and documentation using MS Excel and related tools.

• Excellent attention to detail, documentation, and communication skills.

• Experience with cGMP practices and familiarity with quality systems and regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, CLIA, ISO is considered an asset.

About Vital

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive.

Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work.

We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it.

Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance.