Laboratory Technician

Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. is a privately owned medical device manufacturing and software development company headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. has developed a fast, simple to use, low-cost point of care testing (POCT) platform for biosensing with multiplex detection and multiple formats (for varied applications). Our Vision: To be a leader in impacting diagnostic testing for the health and well-being of billions of people globally.

Our Mission: We endeavor to provide unmatched value, expertise, reproducibility in our products while continually creating sustainable, cutting edge and disruptive technology. Job Summary: Bio-Stream Diagnostics Inc. is looking for a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Research and Development team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Chief Scientific Officer, the Laboratory Technician will have expertise in areas of electrochemistry, biochemistry, and process chemistry, understanding how electrical energy can drive chemical processes on electrode surfaces.

Major Duties And Responsibilities Conduct R&D studies Plan and execute experiments Be involved in optimizing for redox chemistries and redox biosensors Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects working with chemical engineers, biochemists, software designers, technicians, students and other professionals Work closely with both our CTO and CSO to aid in optimization of our electrochemical interrogation technology. Be involved in weekly meetings to develop scientific understanding of the processes being deployed Participate in the commercialization of products Qualifications: M. Sc. minimum, in chemistry, chemical engineering, or material science/engineering with specialization in electrochemistry or biochemistry Recent PhD and MSc graduates are welcome to apply Experience in electrochemical Research and Development and an understanding of redox chemistries Familiarity with electrolytic processes on metal electrode surfaces such a gold Proficiency in problem solving and creativity.

Good communication skills (written and verbal)