Manufacturing Technician (Biomaterials)

Aspect Biosystems; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology company in Vancouver is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Technician to support biomaterial production. Responsibilities include end-to-end manufacturing under strict protocols, maintaining batch records, and collaborating with teams. Ideal candidates have 1–2 years of experience in a regulated environment and possess strong attention to detail. This role provides competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Equity

Comprehensive benefits package

Support for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a regulated environment or manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment and formulation techniques.
• Outstanding attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end biomaterial production under standardized protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed batch records and logs.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to onboard new materials.

Skills

Detail-Oriented

Collaborative

Adaptable

Technical Knowledge

Education

1–2 years of experience in a regulated environment

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Manufacturing Technician to join Aspect's Technical Operations team. You will be responsible for the preparation, formulation, and in-process testing of biomaterials used across all of Aspect's bioprinted tissue therapeutic programs. This role is critical to ensuring consistent and high-quality biomaterial supply to enable preclinical research, process development, and manufacturing activities.

Responsibilities

• Perform end-to-end biomaterial production, including formulation, compounding, filtration, and aliquoting, under standardized protocols and cGMP guidelines.
• Prepare and operate manufacturing equipment and instrumentation used in biomaterial preparation.
• Maintain accurate and detailed batch records, logs, and production documentation in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and quality standards.
• Collaborate with R&D and Quality teams to onboard new materials and processes.
• Support inventory management and ordering of raw materials, reagents, and consumables required for biomaterials manufacturing.
• Provide materials for in-process quality checks and quality control tests to ensure batch conformity and sterility.
• Perform filter integrity tests and other tests to verify equipment and process integrity.
• Monitor and report any deviations, non-conformances, or equipment malfunctions promptly to the supervisor.
• Participate in cleaning, calibration, and routine maintenance of production equipment, and process qualification as needed.
• Follow aseptic and cleanroom best practices to ensure material integrity and contamination control.
• Identify and propose improvements to process efficiency, material consistency, and documentation practices.
• Ensure a safe working environment by following all health and safety procedures and contributing to hazard assessments.

Qualifications

• Education + Experience: 1–2 years of hands-on experience in a regulated environment or manufacturing environment, preferably in biomaterials, biologics, or pharmaceutical production.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with laboratory equipment, formulation techniques, and aseptic/cleanroom practices.
• Intellectually Curious: You have a burning desire to learn more and aren't afraid to ask questions.
• Detail-Oriented & Meticulously Organized: You have outstanding attention to detail and take pride in your work. You can multitask, prioritize competing deadlines, and have a track record for delivering work on time.
• Thrive in Ambiguity: You are highly adaptable, agile, and poised when faced with change, ambiguity, and competing priorities.
• Collaborative: You thrive in a multi-disciplinary team environment and believe that we can get further, faster by working together.

The hiring range for this role is $50,000 - $60,000 annually. Our ranges are based on market data. Offered salaries will be based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience. For candidates who exceed role requirements, we are open to exploring above-range offers. Note that base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at Aspect. Members of the Aspect team also receive equity, a comprehensive benefits package, and support for continuous learning and career progression.

Who We Are

Aspect Biosystems is a Canadian biotechnology company creating bioprinted tissue therapeutics to transform how we treat disease. Our bold team of innovators and entrepreneurs have joined us from all over the globe to create a new class of regenerative medicine and work towards a future where our bioprinted tissues are used to save lives and make people healthier. We are endlessly curious and wildly passionate about what we do. Every person on our team is a key contributor to our success and is eager to roll up their sleeves to make a difference in the ever-changing world of biotech. If you are committed to making a real impact and accelerating the development of life-changing therapies, we want to hear from you!

Curious about our current perks and benefits? Learn more here.

At Aspect Biosystems, our strength has always been in our diversity. Different people, thinking differently, unified in creating a world that is better for us all. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone on our team. All aspects of employment — including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or terminate — are based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, provincial, or local law.

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