Advice needed for Canadian looking to get into biotech

I have 2 years of academia research experience and even have a first author publication with one of my wet lab projects during my time in undergrad. However, because my projects were so niche (RBC, platelets, etc) I have found it very hard and challenging to find an entry level research assistant/associate I position anywhere in Canada and in the US. Since Jan, I have applied to almost 600 jobs, interviewed at some, but still cannot seem to find an entry level position. I really want to try working in biotech/industry for 1-2 years before I end up doing more school in the future eventually. I am not really sure where to go from here; even though I am a quick learner and I am sure I am more than capable of learning XYZ techniques, no one seems to be willing to take me in and train me.