Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician – Diagnostics R&D

Location: Vancouver, BC
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Work Arrangement: On-site
Salary: $60,000–$70,000 annually

Put your laboratory expertise to work developing innovative diagnostic tests that could transform how autoimmune diseases are detected and managed!

The Opportunity

TalentSphere is partnering with an innovative, commercial-stage life sciences company in Vancouver to recruit a Laboratory Technician – Diagnostics R&D. Our client is looking to fill this position immediately and is actively reviewing applications from qualified candidates.

Our client develops advanced diagnostic technologies focused on improving the early identification and management of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on laboratory professional with 2–3 years of relevant experience to contribute to the development, optimization, and validation of innovative immunodiagnostic assays.

Working within a collaborative scientific team, you will support both routine laboratory operations and experimental R&D activities, generating reliable data that contributes directly to diagnostic product development.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently perform ELISA, Luminex multiplex, and other immunoassays using established protocols.

• Support assay development, optimization, troubleshooting, reproducibility, and validation activities.

• Prepare reagents, standards, controls, and biological samples for laboratory analysis.

• Receive, process, catalogue, and track clinical research specimens in accordance with biosafety procedures.

• Review experimental results, identify unexpected findings, and assist with troubleshooting.

• Maintain accurate electronic laboratory records, experimental data, and documentation.

• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration records, inventory, and general operations.

• Follow established SOPs, quality management procedures, and laboratory safety standards.

• Collaborate with scientific colleagues to support project milestones and research objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

Required

• BSc or technical diploma in Biology, Biotechnology, Immunology, Biochemistry, Medical Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant laboratory experience in biotechnology, diagnostics, academic research, a CRO, or medical laboratory.

• Demonstrated hands-on experience independently performing both ELISA and Luminex (xMAP) multiplex immunoassays.

• Experience handling human biological specimens and following appropriate biosafety practices.

• Ability to independently execute established protocols and produce accurate, reproducible experimental results.

• Strong organizational, documentation, troubleshooting, and communication skills.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Knowledge of WHMIS and laboratory biosafety procedures.

• Familiarity with AI tools for research, information gathering, and productivity.

Preferred

• Experience supporting immunoassay development, optimization, or validation.

• Familiarity with autoantibodies, peptide/protein biomarkers, or autoimmune diagnostics.

• Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks, LIMS, or scientific data analysis software.

• Familiarity with ISO 13485, SOPs, and laboratory quality management systems.

• Experience in an IVD, regulated biotechnology, or smaller life sciences company.

What Our Client Offers

• Competitive salary of $60,000–$70,000.

• Comprehensive extended healthcare benefits.

• Employee stock option program.

• RRSP matching program.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Extended holiday shutdowns.

• On-site gym and transit subsidies.

• A collaborative environment where your contributions directly support innovative diagnostic development.

Interested in Learning More?

If you enjoy hands-on laboratory work, take pride in producing reliable scientific results, and want to contribute to meaningful advances in diagnostic technology, we would welcome your application.

Applicants are required to have the legal authority to work in Canada.

TalentSphere is managing the recruitment process on behalf of our client. Applicants should submit their application through the TalentSphere posting.

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