Senior Equipment Technician - Life Sciences Manufacturing

Location: Onsite in Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Pay range: CAD 22.40–30.80 per hour, plus eligibility for a target annual cash bonus based on individual and company performance.

Company

hirify.global develops tools that enable cutting-edge research in life sciences and clinical diagnostics and support efforts to treat and prevent disease.

What you will do

• Diagnose, calibrate, verify, repair, and maintain production equipment such as jigs, pipettes, centrifuges, water purification systems, refrigerators, and analyzers.
• Perform internal calibration and IQ/OQ/PQ activities and troubleshoot in-house analyzers of moderate complexity.
• Maintain spare equipment parts and consumables to minimize production downtime.
• Coordinate repairs of facilities equipment, including HVAC systems, air filtration units, and generators, and implement corrective actions based on root-cause analysis.
• Maintain work orders, inspection records, equipment documentation, asset databases, and equipment-related KPI metrics.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and process engineers, provide technical support, and lead training on new and existing equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma with 5+ years of relevant experience, a technical or associate degree with 3+ years, or an undergraduate degree with 1+ year.
• Experience troubleshooting complex equipment, strong problem-solving ability, and strong mechanical aptitude.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and optical systems, basic hand and power tools, and Microsoft Office or comparable software.
• Experience setting up and maintaining equipment databases or life-science asset management systems.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, prioritize multiple demands, work independently and collaboratively, and work flexible or extended hours when needed.
• Experience working with equipment in regulated environments, including ISO 9001 and ISO 17025 standards.

Nice to have

• Prior experience with biotechnology equipment.
• Experience as an EH&S representative or committee member.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, long-term disability, life, group income protection, personal accident, and travel insurance benefits.
• Group RRSP and Tax-Free Savings Account options.
• Mentorship, training and development, tuition reimbursement, and promotional opportunities.
• Paid holidays, accrued paid time off, and paid parental leave.
• Employee resource groups, paid volunteer time off, employee events, and charity drives.