Job Title: Laboratory Technician

3DBioFibR

60-1344 Summer Street, Halifax, NS B3H 0A8

Website: https://3dbiofibr.com/

About Us

3DBioFibR Inc., founded in 2020, is a growing biotechnology company currently located in the heart of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Collagen fibers produced using our patented dry-spinning technology recapitulate the biomechanical and biochemical properties of natural collagen structures. With a fully automated manufacturing system, we are the first to produce collagen fibers at commercial scales for a variety of tissue engineering applications, including additives for 3D bioprinting and hydrogels, and cellular scaffolds for 2D and 3D cell and tissue culture.

About the Role

Join 3DBioFibR as a Laboratory Technician, supporting day-to-day operational activities within a biomanufacturing environment. In this role you will be focused on manufacturing consistent, high-quality biomaterials, which will include ensuring laboratory readiness, equipment functionality, and material preparation to enable efficient manufacturing, validation, and R&D activities. The position is primarily operational and execution-focused, with responsibilities spanning manufacturing, laboratory maintenance, solution preparation, cleaning, equipment verification, documentation, and general technical support across departments as needed.

This is a full-time, on-site position located in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Responsibilities

Operational Support

Prepare buffers, dopes, reagents, and solutions according to approved SOPs and batch records.

Support routine manufacturing activities as directed.

Assist with material transfer, staging, as needed.

Maintain laboratory cleanliness and readiness for production activities.

Perform equipment cleaning and preparation following controlled procedures.

Support basic in-process checks as trained.

Carry out other duties and responsibilities related to R&D and manufacturing as required to support business objectives.

Equipment Maintenance & Verification

Calibrate and/or verify laboratory equipment, including but not limited to pH meters, analytical balances, pipettes, ovens, temperature probes.

Document calibration and verification activities in accordance with QMS requirements.

Identify and report equipment issues or deviations.

Assist with preventive maintenance activities as needed.

Laboratory & Facility Support

Dispose of chemical and biological waste according to safety procedures.

Clean glassware and laboratory tools as per approved SOPs and batch records.

Prepare workspaces for validation or R&D studies.

Support environmental monitoring activities if required.

Documentation & Compliance

Complete batch records and controlled forms accurately and legibly.

Follow established SOPs, safety policies, and ISO 9001/13485 regulations.

Support audit readiness by maintaining organized documentation and work areas.

Participate in training programs and maintain training compliance.

Cross-Functional Support

Provide general technical assistance to Manufacturing, Validation, Engineering, and R&D teams.

Assist with protocol execution.

Support ad hoc laboratory or facility projects as assigned.

Perform miscellaneous tasks required to maintain workflow efficiency.

Qualifications and Skills

Diploma or technical degree in chemical laboratory technology, biotechnology, chemical engineering or related field (or equivalent work experience)

2+ years of experience working in an industry laboratory and/or manufacturing environment

Ability to work independently and accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing setting

Strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance

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