Research Assistant

The Research Assistant in Vitacore Industries Inc. has responsibilities majorly in the Research and Development (R&D) department and assists other departments such as Quality department on an as-needed basis. This role is at the very heart of Vitacore's innovative spirit and would be helping to develop concepts for solving real-world problems, to drive major impacts for the medical industry.

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• Science background or science-related experience is an asset.
• Experience in regulatory affairs is an asset.
• Highly organized and always punctual.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to Grade 12 plus graduation from a science or engineering program.
• Ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, presentation software, and Microsoft Office Outlook calendar management at advanced levels.
• Demonstrated flexibility to meet and adapt to changes in organizational priorities.
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload and work under time pressures to meet deadlines, including demonstrated time management skills to assist others with meeting deadlines and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to exhibit tact and discretion in preparing, disclosing, and handling information of a confidential and/or sensitive nature.

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• Manages and replies to R&D project-related correspondence, such as regulatory bodies, external laboratories, etc.
• Collaborate with different teams to ensure alignment and timely completion of project deliverables.
• Participate in data collection and coordination of study activities and field testing.
• Quality inspection and testing of R&D prototypes and/or final products following internal protocols.
• Meets regularly with supervisor to discuss research assignments.
• Replenish inspection tools and/or materials as needed from equipment suppliers and vendors.
• Prepare study progress and internal test reports.
• Conduct literature reviews and regulatory research to identify medical device performance requirements for product development.
• Analyze research data, interpret results, and prepare presentations and meeting minutes.
• Support Quality department and participate and contribute to regulatory audits on a needed basis.

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