Research Assistant

Job Description

Job 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 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 :

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.

Responsibilities include :

• 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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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.