Verification And Validation (V&V) Test Technician - Level 1

Cynet systems Inc; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Ottawa, Ontario, is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to participate in daily operations of the Stability, Verification & Validation Lab. The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree relevant to the medical or biomedical field and possess at least one year of experience in a laboratory setting. Key responsibilities include testing of cards, maintaining equipment, and supporting team performance. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential. This role offers a chance to contribute to important projects within a regulated industry.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in a laboratory environment.
• Knowledge in data collection and analysis programs like Excel.
• Experience in laboratory equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work well in a team and commitment to support others.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations of the Stability, Verification & Validation Lab.
• Carry out testing of cards for design verification and validation studies.
• Provide detailed annotation for all test results for engineering analysis.
• Execute sample preparation procedures and assist with raw material inventories.
• Identify process improvement opportunities related to in-house testing programs.

Skills

Data collection and analysis

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant scientific majors

1 year industrial experience in laboratory

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Participates in daily operations of the Stability, Verification & Validation Lab, including inventory and maintenance for necessary equipment, organization of sample preparations/donors, and assists other laboratory personnel.
• Carries out timely and accurate testing of cards for design verification and validation studies, sensor calibration, lifetime, proficiency testing, and field performance evaluation of NPD and CPS projects.
• Provides detailed annotation for all test results (data acquisition activities) so that engineering analysis can proceed effectively.
• Executes sample preparation procedures and assist with management of raw material inventories to ensure card testing is reliable and uninterrupted.
• Identifies process improvements opportunities related to in-house testing programs such as sensor calibration and lifetime.
• Communicates product performance issues or idiosyncrasies discovered during testing in a timely manner.
• Supports Assay Performance Evaluation in NPD and CPS, Quality Assurance and other groups as required.
• Collaborates with team members and other stakeholders to ensure high quality completion of the team deliverables.
• Supports team members to increase team performance, resolving any impediments where applicable.

Required Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Undergraduate degree in relevant scientific majors, such as Medical Laboratory Technology, Biomedical Laboratory Technology, Clinical Laboratory Technology and/or an equivalent combination of education and technical experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of industrial experience, preferably in laboratory environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of data collection and analysis programs (e.g., Excel).
• Experienced in maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
• Attentive to details and an ability to follow both the letter and intent of written procedures.
• Willingness to speak up about issues and to provide possible solutions.
• Ability to understand all aspects pertaining to the operation of the epoc® blood analysis system and utilize that knowledge to troubleshoot issues related to sample preparations, testing protocols, process workflows and product performance.
• A strong ability to work well in a team setting and commitment to support others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with blood samples on a regular basis.

Preferred Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience

• Experience with testing of epoc® cards.
• Experience in a regulated industry such as pharmaceuticals or medical devices.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.