Lab Technician (BCGEU)

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Technician to join their team in Burnaby. This role focuses on pre-analytical and post-analytical processes, ensuring specimens are accurately prepared for testing. You will engage in vital tasks such as troubleshooting, maintaining equipment, and supporting laboratory operations. The position offers flexible shifts and the opportunity to contribute to innovative diagnostic services that empower healthier communities. Join a collaborative environment where your skills can make a meaningful impact on the lives of Canadians every day.

Benefits

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional Development Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Required degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related field.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing and ensure quality assurance.
• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment as per procedures.
• Participate in safety initiatives and regulatory audits.

Skills

Medical Laboratory Science

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Organizational Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science

BML Sc or BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry

BSc Microbiology

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

EP Evaluator

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Base pay range

$27.44/hr - $29.55/hr

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for pre-analytical and post analytical work processes to accurately prepare analyzers and samples for testing and then to store and dispose of samples. The Lab Technician provides daily support to each department by delivering and preparing specimens for the testing area, preparing necessary reagents, troubleshooting problems, performing maintenance, storing, retrieving, and disposing of specimens. In addition, the Lab Technician provides input to the Lab Ops Supervisors concerning team issues and opportunities for improvement.

Status: This is a temporary full-time float role with flexible shifts in Burnaby, BC.

Shifts: Position is flexible to work any shifts including Sunday to Saturday. The contract end date may vary based on operational needs. This contract will remain in effect until the ratification of the Collective Agreement, subject to extension following the ratification of the Collective Agreement.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Contract End Date: April 30, 2026

Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Core Accountabilities

• Ensures all specimens are prepared for testing following established procedures, including visua lQA of specimens
• Prepares reagents as per standard operating procedures on testing systems that do not require MLT to verify acceptability of reagent prior to patient result reporting
• Loads analyzers and instruments with patient, validation and/or QC samples according to departmental procedures and under the supervision of a certified/registered MLT
• Handles specimens in and out of specimen managers, including appropriate disposal
• Monitors, replenishes and orders as required supplies for testing areas
• Operates and maintains related preanalytical and post-analytical equipment as per standard operating procedures
• Performs wash-up duties to maintain Laboratory glassware for day-to-day operations, including acid-washing of glassware as required
• Performs equipment maintenance as per standard operating procedures. Maintenance must be followed by QC which is approved by certified/registered MLT.
• Performs tasks as required to maintain effective department operations, reviewing/updating protocols, participating in regulatory audits, participating in safety initiatives or meetings
• Resolve pending and overdue list in coordination with certified/registered MLT
• Perform routine deionized water sample collection and send out for testing
• Performs data entry for department statistics and analyzer validations under the supervision of a certified/registered MLT
• Maintains confidentiality involving information made available directly or indirectly about clients including physicians, patients, employees and the company
• Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations, including location and use of safety equipment, evacuation routes, disposal of biological or chemical materials
• Maintains knowledge of safety, WHMIS and Environmental Health and Safety standards
• Participate and support process improvement activities within the departments
• Training and orientation of all team members
  
  

Skills/Qualifications

• Required Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or BML Sc or BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry or BSc Microbiology. Preference will be given to IEMLT applicants with previous laboratory experience
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required
• Intermediate level of computer experience in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel programs is required, and EP Evaluator program experience is an asset
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure (high volume specimen processing)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team
  
  

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In Addition To a Competitive Compensation Package, LifeLabs Provides a Comprehensive Total Rewards Program, Specific To The Job Position. Your Package May Include

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.
  
  

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy , and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected] .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

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