QC Technician (3-Month Contract)

Vital Bio; Oakville; On-site; CAD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Biosciences Inc. in Oakville, Ontario, is seeking a QC Technician to execute quality control for incoming materials, in-process samples, and final product, ensuring conformance to specifications.

You will work with Manufacturing to identify critical-to-quality characteristics and document inspection results. The role requires a technical degree and 2–5 years in a cGMP QA environment; strong communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field.
• 2-5 years of QA in a cGMP environment.
• Familiar with QA processes for instruments, reagents and consumables in IVDs.
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills and multitasking.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Execute QC activities for reagents, consumables, and instruments, including in-process sampling and final testing.
• Participate in process development to confirm quality methods across assembly.
• Complete documentation and review of device history, batch records, and MRB inputs.
• Support supplier qualification and monitor incoming material quality.
• Assist in non-conformance investigations and CAPA actions.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Job description

About You:

In this technical role, the QC technician will be responsible for execution of Quality Control processes for incoming materials, in-process samples as well as final product to confirm the conformance of the product to the specifications. Working directly with the manufacturing team, this role will help identify critical to quality characteristics, perform inspection and testing as well as record review and documentation of inspection and test results. Duties include, but are not limited to, participating in the development of incoming, in-process and final inspection processes and criteria; performing final acceptance inspections and/or testing on samples of batches of finished product; reviewing and approving device history and batch production records as well as assisting with the development of work instructions for these activities.

What You’ll Do:

• Execute Quality Control activities in support of reagent, consumable and instrument manufacturing, performing in-process sampling inspection, where applicable, as well as final acceptance testing and batch record review and acceptance.
• As a Quality Control Subject Matter Expert, participate in manufacturing process development activities, providing input on the best methods to confirm quality and consistency throughout the assembly process.
• Support the Manufacturing team by performing final QC review of the documentation for instruments, modules and batches of consumable assemblies.
• Execute verification activities with the Manufacturing teams to confirm effective line clearance between production batches or builds.
• Participate in the establishment of appropriate QC processes and controls to confirm consistency and quality of instrument, module, reagent and consumable manufacturing from prototype through production scale-up.
• Utilize your knowledge and experience to follow and recommend improvements to cGMP manufacturing processes and operations.
• Assist Supply Chain Management with supplier qualification activities and monitoring supplier performance by tracking and maintaining metrics around incoming material quality.
• Participate in process FMEAs and risk identification as well as providing input to countermeasures.
• Follow work instructions and complete record forms for QC activities.
• Participate in the Materials Review Board, providing input on NCRs and OOS to enable proper disposition.
• Assist in the execution of, and confirm the successful execution of MRB dispositions of Non-conforming materials.
• Provide data in support of investigations for Non-Conformances, Out-of-Specification (OOS) investigations and CAPA actions related to manufactured product and manufacturing processes.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field
• 2-5 years of industry experience with specialized knowledge and experience in Quality Assurance in a cGMP environment
• Familiar with Quality Assurance processes related to the manufacture of instruments, reagents and consumables for IVDs;
• Excellent communication skills and attention to details;
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask across projects and activities;
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and participate on multi-disciplinary teams.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with lean and six sigma methodologies and their use in manufacturing;
• Prior experience with single use cartridge assembly and lyophilization processes would be welcomed;
• An appreciation of puns!

Why Join Us?

At Vital

• Build the QC foundation that keeps our instruments, reagents and consumables reliable- from incoming materials through final product release.
• You’ll work directly with Manufacturing, Engineering, and Assay Development to define test methods, release criteria, and investigations that materially shape how we move from prototype to clinical and commercial production.
• As we scale, you’ll have the opportunity to lead key QC processes, drive improvements in cGMP operations and supplier quality, and see your work translate into products that support real-world patient care

Compensation is $24.00-$27.40/hour, and 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 3-month contract.

This role is a current, onsite vacancy.

Vital is revolutionizing point-of-care diagnostics with our VitalOne platform, delivering real-time care wherever patients are. Our mission is to democratize health technology, making healthcare more accessible and proactive. Our global team of experts spans chemistry, software, engineering, and microfluidics. We thrive on change, operate on trust, and value diverse perspectives. Our growth-minded culture empowers front-line decision-making and fosters impactful work. We seek tenacious, bold individuals ready to transform healthcare. At Vital, your talent will make a difference as we work to ensure everyone has access to care when and where they need it. Vital Biosciences Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We are therefore happy to accommodate any individual needs in keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. If you require accommodation in order to participate in our hiring process, please contact us to make your needs known in advance