Hematology Lab Technologist - Precision Diagnostics

LifeLabs LP; Victoria; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Vacation Days

Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist (BCGEU) in Victoria to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance across hematology and microbiology disciplines. The successful candidate will uphold quality, safety, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week) with flexible shifts. Union BCGEU coverage applies, and starting ASAP.

Qualifications

• Registration through CAMLPR pathways or certification with CSMLS.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Windows-based systems and laboratory software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results in accordance with established protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control procedures; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support implementation of new methods and instrumentation.
• Utilize laboratory information systems for specimen processing, test management, and result reporting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post-software upgrade validations.
• Maintain expertise in specimen handling, critical values, rejection criteria, storage requirements, and test-specific protocols.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, safety policies, WHMIS, and chemical hygiene regulations.
• Support team effectiveness through training, documentation updates, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Education

CAMLPR pathways or CSMLS certification

Tools

Laboratory software

LIS systems

Windows OS

Job description

LifeLabs is seeking a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist (BCGEU) in Victoria to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance across hematology and microbiology disciplines. The successful candidate will uphold quality, safety, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

The position is permanent, full-time (37.5 hours/week) with flexible shifts. Union BCGEU coverage applies, and starting ASAP.