AddressAbout VitalTrace
VitalTrace Pty Ltd is a multi-award winning, VC-funded Australian-based Med-tech start-up company aiming to improve outcomes for mothers and children during the childbirth process. We are doing this by developing novel, cutting-edge, biosensor technologies for fetal monitoring during childbirth. We believe that mothers and babies deserve the highest standard of care, that childbirth monitoring should be accurate, and allow clinicians to make informed and timely decisions. We have a vibrant culture and a diverse, high-performing, multidisciplinary team of clinicians, researchers, engineers, chemists, software developers, and data scientists all working towards the same goal. VitalTrace is seeking skilled production laboratory technicians preferably with chemical and/or quality backgrounds to join our sensor production team!
Responsibilities
• Perform device component production and device assembly rigorously following established Work Instructions (WI) and standard operating procedure (SOP) documents.
• Assisting with the preparation of chemical solutions.
• Perform in-process Quality Control testing and electrochemical data analysis.
• Working alongside other engineers, electrochemists, and scientists to develop improved production processes and methods.
• Involvement in updating and creating new standards of operations (WIs & SOPs) for ISO certification.
• Obtain principle knowledge of medical device manufacturing standards and regulations (ISO 13485 and 9001 in particular).
• Record 'no red flag' after ISO and Treatments/Methods laboratory audits.
• Selecting and setting up the required lab equipment for tests, experiments, and analyses.
• Conducting lab tests for qualitative and quantitative analyses.
• Maintaining experimentation records to ISO 13485 standards.
• Keeping the laboratory neat and clean and disinfecting work surfaces and equipment.
• Regularly inspecting materials and equipment and requesting as required.
• Training and monitoring other workers involved in the production area.
• Interpreting test results and compiling technical reports.
• Managing inventory and engaging suppliers to ensure consistent availability of stock of components for production.
• Produce cables, including cutting, stripping, soldering, braiding, and crimping to different types of connectors, following work instructions.
Requirements
• Experience in a laboratory as a technician or chemist. Fresh graduates from Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Microbiology, (Bio)Chemical/Biomedical Sciences/Engineering and related fields are welcome to apply.
• Experience in chemistry, biological or analytical testing lab with performing wet-lab chemical processes is favourable.
• Experience in production lines in the following areas; physical part inspections, microfabrication and assembly is favourable.
• Excellent knowledge of lab safety (GLP) is favourable.
• Experience with Quality Assurance compliance and procedures (previous exposure to ISO 13485 and/or ISO 9001 preferred). Not necessary but favourable.
• Strong time management skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to follow instructions and focus for extended periods.
• The ability to problem solve and identify process method improvements that contribute to quality, efficiency, and safety.
• Ability to work autonomously where required and in parallel and collaboratively with team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to contribute and collaborate across teams.
• Experience with supply chain and inventory management.
• Eligible working visa in Australia.
Please email *******@vitaltrace.com.au if you have any queries.
