Laboratory Coordinator - Richmond, Canada - bioLytical

bioLytical

Verified Company

Richmond, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Reporting directly to the R&D Manager, the Laboratory Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the daily activities in the laboratory and supporting projects and assignments as needed within the Scientific team.

This is a 12-month contract position providing maternity leave coverage.

ABOUT BIOLYTICAL
BioLytical is a rapidly growing biomedical company. The company's vision is to develop innovative rapid diagnostic test to help fight several diseases around the world.

The company aims to be vertically integrated, producing in house all the materials required for the testing device, from recombinant protein production to the final kit.

Thus, bioLytical is looking for people eager to build and help shape the company of the future.

bioLytical Laboratories Inc.

is a privately-owned Canadian company focused on the research, development and commercialization of rapid in-vitro medical diagnostics using its proprietary INSTI technology platform.

bioLytical has won several local and industry awards, including BC Exporter of the Year in 2019 and the Globe and Mail's Fastest Growing Companies list in 2020.

We have been named Lifesciences BC's Growth Stage Med Tech Company of the Year and have been featured on BC's Fastest Growing Companies six years in a row.

bioLytical moved to a significantly larger, state-of-the-art facility in Richmond in 2020 to accommodate the extraordinary growth achieved through our team.

HOW YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE

Manage laboratory inventory, monitor inventory levels, order materials and supplies in accordance with established policies and procedures, document orders upon receipt.
Lead 5S implementation in BSL 1 and BSL 2 laboratories as well as 2 protein laboratories, conduct laboratory inspections.
Develop new methods to improve laboratory efficiency.
Manage and facilitate the laboratory training program; review existing training, identify and conduct additional training required as per Change Control procedures; maintain training records.
Coordinate with OHS staff to develop and maintain safety standards.
Work collaboratively with the other departments, being the contact point for coordinating equipment maintenance, calibration and production scheduling.
Complete financial tasks related to SRED, IRAP or other funding opportunities, such as generating payment requisitions for external testing sites, arranging for invoice payments.
Support in the ordering and receiving of R&D materials
Support in lab testing as needed
Assist in projects and/or general scientific support activities as needed.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor or Master degree in a life sciences discipline (preferably biochemistry, microbiology, chemistry, biology or related science), or a BSc with a minimum of 2 years' experience in a research laboratory
Demonstrates highly developed communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven training, teambuilding, and leadership skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks & assignment concurrently.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Experience in a BSL2 laboratory an asset
Experience of 5S/Lean 6 Sigma an asset
Knowledge of or experience with GLP, GMP work desired

WHAT WE OFFER

A competitive compensation package
Extended health benefits including dental 100% employer contribution
Flexible working hours
Paid sick days
Bonus day off with pay on your birthday every year
Fullsize inhouse fitness gym and shower facilities
Complimentary reserved parking
Opportunity to work with industry experts who are motivated and passionate about what they do but know how to have some fun
A chance to show off your dance moves and singing voice at the company parties and jump in to score a victory or lead the way in our outdoor games at the summer barbeques
The opportunity to join an 'off the charts' foodie culture in our large kitchen and try out your favourite recipes or enjoy the culinary delights as they hit the share table

The annual base salary for this job ranges from:
$52,000-$55,000

bioLytical's pay range is based on multiple factors including experience, education, job-related skills, and equity within the team or organization.

CORE VALUES

INNOVATION in what we do, how we do it and how we think: Contributes new ideas, challenges the status quo, takes the initiative on projects.

NEVER SAY NEVER:
Stays engaged until the goal is reached or project is completed. Overcomes barriers. Cares so much about the task at hand that the impossible is made possible.

SENSATIONAL to our clients, to our partners, to each other: Spirited team player, who adapts to new situations quickly and is beyond reliable.

TAKES OWNERSHIP of goals, decisions, actions, and results: Arrives on time and prepared, leads by example, follows through on commitments.

INSPIRED to excel:
Demonstrates a passion for INSTI, our people and our projects. Is not complacent, shares knowledge freely, exhib