Lab Operations Assistant

Public Health Ontario; Toronto; On-site; CAD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Public Health Ontario is seeking a Laboratory Attendant to support front end processing at the Toronto location. Responsibilities include receiving samples, sorting specimens, maintaining logs, and assisting with LIS data entry. The role involves safe handling of materials and routine equipment maintenance.

The incumbent will work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures and WHMIS guidelines, and will participate in training for new team members as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and lab safety procedures.
• Familiarity with LIS/LRMA and MS Office is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives pre-packaged samples and transports to appropriate lab areas.
• Opens, sorts and racks specimens upon receipt.
• Maintains logs for temperature monitoring and safety checks.
• Delivers/receives laboratory supplies and records lot numbers.
• Assists with scanning requisitions and data entry into LIS/LRMA.

Skills

Medical terminology

Laboratory safety procedures

Computer systems

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Data entry

Oral communication

Written communication

WHMIS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Laboratory Result Management Application (LRMA)

Barcode labeling system

Job description

Public Health Ontario is seeking a Laboratory Attendant to support front end processing at the Toronto location. Responsibilities include receiving samples, sorting specimens, maintaining logs, and assisting with LIS data entry. The role involves safe handling of materials and routine equipment maintenance.

The incumbent will work in a laboratory environment, following standard operating procedures and WHMIS guidelines, and will participate in training for new team members as assigned.