Ottawa POC site

Innovation at the patient’s sideGlobal Point of Care R&D and Manufacturing site

From Ottawa to healthcare providers around the world, our Ottawa site is a global centre of excellence for point-of-care blood gas testing. 


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With more than 300 employees, the site develops and manufactures the epoc® Blood Analysis System, a handheld solution that delivers lab-accurate blood gas, electrolyte and metabolite results at the patient’s side in less than one minute.

  • We’re proud to be Great Place to Work® certified in Canada since 2021.
  • Our multidisciplinary teams bring together expertise across software, systems, hardware, mechanical and electrical engineering.
  • Our research and development teams specialize in areas including blood gas assay development, helping advance future tests and technologies.
  • The Ottawa site brings together a wide range of expertise, including engineering and development, regulatory affairs, quality assurance, finance and more.
  • We foster a forward-thinking culture that encourages innovation, collaboration and new ideas.
  • We invest in our people through learning, training and development opportunities that support continued growth within the organization.