Assembly Technician

Job title: Assembly Technician (medical devices/biotechnology) Location: Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada Contract Type: Full-time, 6-month contract Salary & Benefits: $44k-$46k CAD + Benefits Yourgene Health Canada: Yourgene Health Canada operates in the life science instrumentation industry and provides technical and engineering solutions for bottlenecks in laboratory bench work. Our proprietary platform, Ranger® Technology, automates the purification and analysis of DNA samples. Yourgene Health Canada, previously Coastal Genomics, was recently acquired by Yourgene Health and is now entering an exciting period of company growth. Ambitious engineering and business targets have been set for the coming months and years and we are now looking to add key members to our team to help us achieve these goals. Yourgene Health Canada is seeking only the best talent. This position will be rewarded with a competitive compensation package. About Us: We are results driven and passionate about our work. As we tackle difficult problems together, we rely on each other to be bold and respectful in sharing ideas. New team members will be expected to embrace this culture and to contribute to the company’s success in significant ways. You’ll be a great fit if you have the following characteristics: Honest: You are forthright and transparent, even when this includes mistakes you have made Self-motivated: You stay late to meet deadlines without prompting. You think of ways to improve the products or the company in your spare time Philosophical: You are keen to be part of open-minded discussions on any topic Good teammate: You are willing to jump up and help another person overcome a technical or physical challenge as soon as they need it Personal: You are comfortable and eager to get on the phone with a vendor or customer to work through any issue Precise: You don’t create or accept ambiguity in any written or spoken communication Ambitious: You are able to think big-picture and see all barriers as negotiable Competent: You can be relied on to do simple things. You learn how to use new tools easily and you know how to independently seek out effective solutions to issues Accountable: You take personal responsibility for the success or failure of your team About the role: Yourgene Health Vancouver is seeking a keen and technically proficient manufacturer to aid with the assembly of our consumable product kits. Our assembly lines consist of several pieces of automation equipment designed and assembled in-house, which the successful candidate will learn to operate independently. You will be taught to diligently complete documentation for Yourgene’s ISO 9001 QMS. This individual will report to the lab manager and will be an integral part of Yourgene’s small, multidisciplinary team. Day to day duties will require regular interactions with lab technicians, engineers, other assemblers, and logistics. This person will also be part of a larger community within Yourgene Health and will receive many opportunities for mentorship, advancement, and growth. The successful candidate will work closely with the lab manager and others on the team and will be expected to deliver on the following key objectives: Develop skill and dexterity on the manufacture and QC of our consumable kit offerings Show ability to deliver great quality work with good efficiency Comply with reporting and documentation requirements under ISO 9001 Required technical competencies: Familiarity with good practices for working in a clean and air-conditioned setting Direct experience with manufacturing and/or assembly functions Excellent ability to manipulate and assemble fine or delicate mechanical assemblies Demonstrated ability to learn to work with new equipment Commitment to producing outstanding quality while working independently Experience in a production environment Experience with ISO 9001 or 13485 Quality Management Systems (beneficial but not required) Essential candidate prerequisites: A high school diploma or diploma in a related field Experience in an assembly work environment Can work out of our physical office in Port Coquitlam, BC This position is full time, 6-month contract and to start ASAP. Closing date: Sunday 2nd June, 2024 Yourgene Health is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best.