Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Genetics - Temporary Full Time - Day Shift - Toronto, ON

Colonial Group; Toronto; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Toronto, Ontario, is seeking a Lab Technician Genetics to support pre-analytic workflows and specimen processing under supervision. You will handle DNA extraction, data entry and instrument QC, following procedures to maintain quality and patient confidentiality.

The role requires an undergraduate degree in molecular biology or related diploma, hands-on genetics lab experience, and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred.
• Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma desired.
• Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory.
• Experience with standard molecular lab applications and instrumentation (eg. DNA extraction, micro pipetting, PCR set up).

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of medical genetic procedures as outlined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of testing requests, perform data entry, and follow-up as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs procedures.
• Perform sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various sample types. Perform instrument maintenance and QC.
• Assist with standard molecular lab applications, under the guidance of a medical laboratory technologist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or supervisor, as appropriate.
• Prioritize work and respond to urgent or unpredictable demands for specimen processing or testing.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validations aimed at improving
• Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR setup

DNA extraction

Data entry

Instrument QC

Sample handling

Lab safety

Education

Undergraduate degree in molecular biology

Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma

Tools

PCR instruments

DNA extraction equipment

Laboratory information systems

Job description

Purpose of the role

The Lab Technician Genetics is responsible for the administrative duties relating to office management, kit inventory, specimen handling, primary processing and referrals of samples; ensures efficient pre-analytic workflows and quality processes required to meet our operational testing standards.

Status: Temporary Full time (12 month contract)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Discipline: Genetics

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform a variety of medical genetic procedures as outlined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of testing requests, perform data entry, and follow-up as necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs procedures.
• Perform sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various sample types. Perform instrument maintenance and QC.
• Assist with standard molecular lab applications, under the guidance of a medical laboratory technologist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or supervisor, as appropriate.
• Prioritize work and respond to urgent or unpredictable demands for specimen processing or testing.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validations aimed at improving
• Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory

What you will bring to the role:

• Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred
• Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma desired
• Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory
• Experience with standard molecular lab applications and instrumentation (eg. DNA extraction, micro pipetting, PCR set up). Experience with complex data entry, sample processing and computer skills.