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Manufacturing Assembly Technician

Vital Bio8 days ago
Oakville, Ontario
$25/hour
Mid Level
Full-Time

About the role

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Oakville, Ontario HQ

Compensation: $24.50 / hour

Description About your role: In this technical production role, you will be responsible for the assembly of instrument and consumable components for the VitalOne System. The primary focus will be on the assembly of prototype and final product assemblies for use in testing, validation and verification as well as final product manufacturing. Working directly with all supporting functions, this role will apply defined processes through , work instructions, batch records, manufacturing aids and create assembly, inspection, and test records of batches and units built. Duties include, but are not limited to, setup and building of instrument or consumable assemblies, using manual and semi-automated equipment, preparation of materials for assembly, maintaining a safe and organized work environment; performing inspections and/or testing on sub-assemblies and samples and recording results; as well as monitoring inventory levels and performing system transactions for the tracking and issuance of production materials.

What You’ll Do:

  • Build instrument and consumable assemblies 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 units as well as initiating non-conformance reports where needed;
  • Set up, operate, and monitor automated and semi-automated equipment used in the assembly process;
  • Collaborate in the development, setup, and maintenance of cGMP processes as we transition from prototype assembly processes to production-scale 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;

What You’ll Need:

  • High school diploma;
  • 3+ years of industry experience in medical device or electronic assembly, preferably in a cGMP environment;
  • Very good manual dexterity and visual acuity;
  • Ability to read and understand written assembly and test instructions
  • 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.

Bonus points for:

  • Experience working with reagents and use of pipettes and liquid measuring equipment
  • 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!

Why Join Us? At Vital Bio, you will:

  • Get an opportunity to shape the future of medical diagnostics and make a meaningful impact on global healthcare;
  • Be in collaborative environment with a high-performing team dedicated to innovation and excellence;
  • Have a platform to showcase your talents and grow professionally in a company that values your contributions.

Compensation will be determined based on the individual’s demonstrated experience, education, training, relevant certifications or licensure, and other applicable business and organizational factors.

This role is a current, onsite vacancy.

About Vital Bio

Biotechnology Research
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Vital was created to enable proactive, preventative, and accessible healthcare. We're starting with a radically disruptive approach to lab testing. Backed by many years of R&D by world-class scientists and engineers, we are a team of collaborators, re-engineering the nature of care delivery.

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