Quality Control Technician

Your Opportunity at Kardium Inc.

By joining the Kardium team, you can help make a difference in the lives of millions around the world. Kardium has developed a ground-breaking medical device for the diagnosis and treatment of atrial fibrillation, the most common heart rhythm disorder, which can lead to stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications.

Kardium's mission is to deliver the best treatment for atrial fibrillation. To achieve this, they have developed The Globe® Pulsed Field System – a product with strong, unique, and customer-valued differentiators. They have built connections with key opinion leaders who are already using the Globe System and are helping to tell their story.

Having completed their pivotal clinical study, Kardium's focus is now on regulatory approvals and commercial launch. This is an exciting and significant milestone in their journey to bring this ground-breaking technology to patients.

Reporting to the QC Supervisor, the Quality Control Technician will have direct responsibility for Quality Control activities supporting the development, manufacturing, and sales of Kardium products.

Please note, this opportunity is an onsite work arrangement, located in Burnaby, BC.

Additionally, due to the nature of their manufacturing operations, this role involves a rotating or variable schedule. It includes 12-hour shifts ending at approximately 7 p.m., as well as weekend coverage. Occasional work on statutory holidays may also be required.

Meaningful Work You Will Be A Part Of

Your responsibilities will include:

• In-process and incoming inspections according to established specifications and procedures inside certified cleanrooms.
• Producing formal reports of inspection and measurement results and initiating non-conformity reports (NCR) when required.
• Implementing 5S good practices to the Quality Control stations.
• Suggesting improvement ideas related to the Quality Control processes.

What You Bring To The Team

The Kardium team is smart, creative, and passionate about creating cutting-edge medical devices to help improve people’s lives. They work within a collaborative environment based on trust and respect, understanding that only by working together can they solve the unsolvable.

You are suited to their approach and possess these attributes:

• At least two years of hands-on quality control or metrology lab experience, preferably in regulated manufacturing industries, such as medical devices or automotive.
• Desire to work in a certified cleanroom environment.
• Able to perform detailed visual inspections.
• An ability to interpret mechanical drawings to understand specified dimensional and functional characteristics to be measured, tested, or inspected, including the basics of GD&T.
• Proficiency with standard measurement tools/systems such as calipers and micrometers.
• An associate degree or diploma in a technical field, or equivalent combination of education, technical training, and/or related experience.
• Well-developed written and verbal communication and technical documentation skills.
• The willingness and ability to take on additional responsibilities as appropriate.

Compensation, Benefits & Well-being

Kardium offers a total cash compensation range (base salary + 5% RRSP contribution) of $50,000 - $63,000 CAD Annually for this role. Pay will be determined based on various factors including education, qualifications, experience, and skills. Permanent employees also participate in Kardium’s stock option plan.

Benefits include:

• Total cash compensation, including a base salary and RRSP contribution.
• Comprehensive medical & dental coverage for all permanent employees, effective Day 1.
• Work-day flexibility, including 3 personal days per year.
• Support for overall well-being (for you and your dependents).
• Career progression and learning support.
• Professional membership support.
• Family building support, including maternity leave & adoptive leave top-up and fertility drug treatment coverage.

Life at Kardium

Kardium is a great place to work due to its purpose, people, and culture. They embrace diversity of background, experience, and perspective, and are committed to inclusion and equity. They encourage applications from all qualified candidates and support Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) like Women ERG, Pride ERG, REACH ERG, and more.

As part of your application, you can note if you require an accommodation for the recruitment process.

Key skills/competency

• Quality Control
• Metrology
• Medical Devices
• Cleanroom Operations
• Visual Inspection
• Mechanical Drawings
• GD&T
• Calipers
• Micrometers
• Technical Documentation