QA Coop | Summer 2026 |

ViVitro Labs is seeking a motivated, detail-oriented, and curious Quality Assurance Co-op Student to join our team in Victoria, BC. This role is an excellent opportunity for a student eager to apply academic knowledge to real-world quality and regulatory challenges within an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory and medical device test equipment development environment.

Reporting to the Quality Assurance Manager, the QA Co-op Student will support the maintenance and continuous improvement of ViVitro's Quality Management System (QMS) in accordance with ISO 17025:2017, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements. This role offers hands-on exposure to quality assurance activities across laboratory testing and test equipment development.

Term Details:

• Expected term length: 8 months (May – December 2026)
• Full-time, on-site (40 hours/week)
• Location: Victoria, BC

Salary:

• Hourly rate for 3rd-year students: $24.99
• Hourly rate for 4th-year students: $26.14

What You'll Learn:

• How QMS works and how ISO 17025 is applied in a real laboratory
• How audits, CAPA, and document control work in practice
• Exposure to quality practices in a regulated testing environment
• Technical insight on the medical device industry

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the management and maintenance of ViVitro's ISO 17025 Quality Management System
• Provide quality assurance support for cardiovascular testing activities and equipment development projects
• Review test protocols and test reports from the Laboratory Department to support compliance with ISO 17025 and regulatory requirements
• Review, author, and update Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work Instructions, and quality forms with guidance from the team
• Participate in internal audits, including preparation of audit documentation, reports, and follow-up activities
• Track and support resolution of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Engineering Change Requests (ECR)
• Assist in the development, review, and implementation of quality manuals, procedures, standards, and engineering and laboratory work instructions
• Perform document control activities, ensuring documents are reviewed, approved, released, and maintained in accordance with QMS requirements
• Perform document archiving and ensure record retention requirements are met

• Communicate procedural changes and updates across departments, including Laboratory, Product Development, and Operations

• Support other QA initiatives and related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• A post-secondary program in engineering, science, or a related technical discipline
• Working knowledge or academic exposure to Quality Management Systems
• Familiarity with ISO 17025:2017 requirements is a strong advantage
• Experience or coursework related to mechanical testing is an asset
• Enrollment in or completion of a Quality Assurance certificate program is an asset
• Willingness to learn
• Interest in quality, compliance, and continuous improvement
• Eligible to work in Canada

Job Requirements:

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to analyze information and present data clearly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working with documentation and technical procedures
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team

About ViVitro Labs:

ViVitro Labs is an ISO 17025 accredited testing laboratory and a designer and manufacturer of advanced test systems used by leading cardiovascular device companies worldwide. ViVitro provides engineered solutions for cardiovascular testing by combining scalable and modular test systems with advanced and validated test methods. We elevate patient safety at the pre-clinical level while enabling seamless scalability throughout the entire development process.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every qualification. At ViVitro Labs, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every requirement, we encourage you to apply.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates participating in all aspects of the selection process.

How to Apply:

Please apply through the ViVitro Labs Career Page. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and the posting will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.