Material Scientist - Burnaby, Canada - Vitacore Industries

Vitacore Industries

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Burnaby, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

About Vitacore:

Vitacore Industries has always had protection of our healthcare workers and the planet in mind when innovating the best of technology to everything we do.

Founded in 2020 at the start of the pandemic, Vitacore's team of scientists, engineers, and business leaders set out on a mission to help frontline healthcare workers stay safe.

Taking care of our beautiful planet, and the environmental impacts of everything we create and is a guiding principle from inception to product launch.

Vitacore has recently launched partnerships with several hospitals and businesses across Canada with its recycling program to reduce single-use plastic waste.

As Vitacore rapidly expands into new product lines and markets, we are looking for talented individuals to join our team to help create a larger impact in healthcare, recycling and more.

About the Role:

Vitacore Industries is looking for a keen material science post-secondary student who wants to work with an award-winning, globally recognized R&D team comprised of scientists, PhDs, and engineers.

This student will have an appetite and aptitude for all things material science and wants to gain real-life lab experience.

The term length is approximately 4 months (May 1, 2024 to the end of August, 2024) and will require in-person laboratory attendance.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and test the material properties of 3D hydrogels, focusing on characteristics crucial for vascular network modeling.
Collaborate in the optimization of resin formulations for 3D printing, balancing printability with functional properties.
Study the macroporosity in printed structures, evaluating its impact on cell permeation and network functionality.
Investigate the interaction between different hydrogel formulations and printing parameters, optimizing for highresolution and fidelity.
Collaborate with the biochemistry team to understand the chemical and physical interactions between resins and cells.
Develop protocols for assessing material performance under various conditions, including mechanical stress and biological interaction.
Engage in the development of new materials that meet projectspecific requirements, such as biocompatibility and mechanical strength.
Conduct thorough analyses of material properties, including mechanical testing and microscopy.
Document and report on material development processes, findings, and recommendations.
Participate in team meetings, providing material science insights for project decisionmaking.
Keep abreast of advancements in material science related to 3D printing and hydrogel technology, integrating relevant findings into the project.

Skills and Qualifications:

Postsecondary student currently in material science or related field.
Must be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or have refugee status; at this time, international students with either a student or work visa are not eligible.
Be willing to work inperson at the Burnaby laboratory.

Material Scientist (Student Co-Op) - Application". We look forward to hearing from you soon

About Vitacore Industries:

Vitacore Industries Inc. manufactures personal protective equipment for Canadian frontline workers, available on demand. Our facility houses state-of-the-art equipment to produce millions of respirators every month. Vitacore is committed to serving Canadians. All of our current and future PPE is made using a Canadian supply chain and quality Canadian materials. Our main customers are in the Health Care Industry supporting our long-term growth and sustainability.