Lab Technologist Labs Biochemistry

St. Michael's Hospital; Toronto; On-site; CAD 61,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto is seeking a part-time Biochemistry Technologist to perform pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical duties across Biochemistry, special Biochemistry, and Toxicology.

You will rotate stations, handle STAT workloads, and ensure accuracy in reporting and interpretation of results. The role requires recent Biochemistry experience, CMLTO registration, and proficiency with MS Office, with a strong emphasis on quality, safety, and teamwork within a hospital

Qualifications

• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) and possess a current CMLTO registration certificate with Biochemistry discipline.
• Must have recent experience in Biochemistry (within the last two years).
• Must be proficient in computer software applications (MS Office).
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be committed and able to work cooperatively with other team members.
• Must understand and be committed to the Hospital mission and values.
• Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
• Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development systems are an asset.

Responsibilities

• As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in routine Biochemistry, special Biochemistry, and Toxicology.
• Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
• Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
• Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Independent work

Quality & safety

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job ID: 17609

Site: CA:ON:Toronto:St. Michael's Hospital

Work type: Part-Time Permanent

Date posted: October 22, 2026

Salary range: 44.44-50.91

Shift/ hours of work:

Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• As part of a team, performs pre-analytical, analytical and post analytical functions in routine Biochemistry, special Biochemistry, and Toxicology.
• Rotates work stations as required and performs other related duties as determined by their Operations Leader/Technical Specialist.
• Prioritizes workload and ensures work, including STATS are completed in the required time frame.
• Identifies abnormalities in test results and takes appropriate action; if necessary to seek advice from appropriate resources.
• Reports and documents unexpected or non-conforming events/incidents.
• Prepares, authorizes and interprets laboratory results.
• Responds to all inquiries regarding specimen collection, results and interpretation.
• Performs routine and preventative maintenance, calibration and troubleshooting on laboratory instruments.
• Follows SOPs in the completion of all duties.
• Adheres to all elements of the quality program including testingappropriate QC samples, performing QA activities, and, assessing results.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the quality management system by writing/updating SOPS.
• Liaises with internal and external customers.
• Adheres to the laboratory safety program.
• Participates in material management, inventory management, safety management, performance management and quality assurance.
• Participates in the training of technologists, laboratory students, medical students and residents.
• Participates in technical research and development activities and continuing education.
• Participates in test development and validation
• Other duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must be registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) and possess a current CMLTO registration certificate with Biochemistry discipline.
• Must have recent experience in Biochemistry (within the last two years).
• Must be proficient in computer software applications (ie. Microsoft Office).
• Must demonstrate ability to work independently and prioritize workload in a fast paced environment.
• Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be committed and able to work cooperatively and constructively with other team members
• Must understand and be committed to the Hospital mission and values.
• Must be punctual and have an excellent attendance record.
• Experience in quality principles, teaching, research/development systems are an asset

HOURS:Must be willing and able to work all shifts on days, evening, nights, weekends and statutory holidays.

Unity Health Toronto is committed to creating an accessible and inclusive organization. We strive to provide a recruitment process that is barrier-free and in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We understand that you may require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. When you are contacted, please inform the Talent Acquisition Specialist and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs. We want to emphasize that all accommodation requests are handled with the utmost confidentiality, respecting your privacy and dignity.