Immunoassay Development Scientist II

Vital Bio; Oakville; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Bio is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to lead immunoassay development efforts in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team in Ontario. You will design and analyze experiments, troubleshoot assays, and help transfer technologies while ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO 13485 standards.

The ideal candidate holds a life sciences degree with 4+ years of lab experience, strong ELISA and lateral flow knowledge, and excellent data interpretation and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in life sciences with hands-on immunoassay experience.
• Experience with ELISA and lateral flow formats is required.
• Strong data analysis and interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, execute, and independently analyze experiments for immunoassay development, integration, and validation.
• Document experimental results clearly and present data at internal meetings and project reviews.
• Troubleshoot assay performance issues and contribute to continuous process improvement efforts.
• Operate, maintain, and help optimize laboratory instrumentation such as plate readers, liquid handlers, and other relevant tools.
• Contribute to technical documentation, assay workflows, and technology transfer activities.
• Follow standard operating procedures and quality guidelines to support compliance with regulatory standards such as cGMP and ISO 13485.
• Support lab organization, including inventory management, equipment maintenance, and supply tracking.
• Collaborate closely with clinical, regulatory, engineering, quality, and manufacturing teams to support project timelines and deliverables.
• Help drive experimental planning, data interpretation, and decision-making for assay development programs.
• Adhere to company guidelines on code of conduct and lab safety practices to maintain an organized and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Immunoassay principles

Laboratory experience

Data analysis

Assay troubleshooting

Lab instrumentation

Documentation

Collaboration

Quality & compliance

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences/related field

Job description

Vital Bio is seeking a detail-oriented scientist to lead immunoassay development efforts in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary team in Ontario. You will design and analyze experiments, troubleshoot assays, and help transfer technologies while ensuring compliance with cGMP and ISO 13485 standards.

The ideal candidate holds a life sciences degree with 4+ years of lab experience, strong ELISA and lateral flow knowledge, and excellent data interpretation and documentation skills.