Junior Biotech Scientist & Project Coordinator

Fortis Life Sciences, LLC.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Life Sciences is seeking a Junior Scientist / Associate Scientist to join our biotechnology team. This is a hands-on scientific role with responsibility for both laboratory execution and project coordination across client and internal projects.

You will perform laboratory experiments, analyze results, and coordinate activities with senior scientists and project leadership to ensure deliverables are completed on time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry, Biology, Biotechnology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Sciences, or a related discipline.
• 2–5 years of relevant experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, medical devices, assay development, or a related laboratory environment.
• Experience with lateral flow immunoassays, immunodiagnostics, or rapid diagnostic test development is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute laboratory experiments and development activities under appropriate direction.
• Prepare samples, buffers, reagents, materials, and documentation required for project activities.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data.
• Coordinate day-to-day project activities across client and internal projects.

Skills

Biotech lab skills

Data analysis

Documentation

Cross-functional coordination

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biochemistry/ Biology/ Biotechnology

Tools

BioDot

IsoFlow

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Fortis Life Sciences is seeking a Junior Scientist / Associate Scientist to join our biotechnology team. This is a hands-on scientific role with responsibility for both laboratory execution and project coordination across client and internal projects.

You will perform laboratory experiments, analyze results, and coordinate activities with senior scientists and project leadership to ensure deliverables are completed on time.