Clinical laboratory technician

Techso; Laval; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled laboratory technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for collecting and analyzing patient samples, conducting routine tests, and maintaining laboratory equipment. With a focus on biochemistry and biology, you will ensure the highest standards of quality control and safety. This position offers the opportunity to work independently while contributing to vital healthcare processes. If you are detail-oriented and possess a strong initiative, this is the perfect chance to advance your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.
• Bachelor's degree required, focusing on biochemistry or biology.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document samples from patients for testing.
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and maintain equipment.
• Assist with autopsies and surgical specimen examinations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Initiative

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Medical laboratory equipment

Job description

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work Setting

• Private clinical laboratories

Tasks

• Collect blood, tissue or other samples from patients
• Document observations on patients' specimens
• Log patient samples and prepare them for testing
• Set up medical laboratory equipment
• Conduct routine laboratory tests and sample analyses
• Clean and maintain medical laboratory and laboratory equipment
• Conduct quality control assessment of testing techniques
• Assist with or perform autopsies and surgical specimen examinations under pathologists' supervision
• Clean and maintain autopsy, surgical and other equipment
• Collect tissue specimens for chemical analysis and record findings
• Discard specimens according to established safety procedures
• Prepare for autopsies by obtaining patients' medical records

Supervision

• 3-4 people

Area of Specialization

• Biochemistry
• Biology

Security and Safety

• Criminal record check

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail

Personal Suitability

• Initiative
• Reliability

Experience

• 3 years to less than 5 years