Laboratory Technician (BCGEU) - Mid Low Chemistry - Full Time - Burnaby, BC

LifeLabs LP; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a dependable Medical Laboratory Technician to support specimen processing, QA, and analytical workflows in a fast-paced clinical setting.

Responsibilities include preparing specimens and reagents, loading instruments, managing supplies, equipment maintenance with QC oversight, and active participation in safety initiatives and process improvements. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• MLS/BMLSc or related degree is required.
• Minimum 1 year of technician experience is required.
• IEMLT experience in the last 5 years is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
• MS Office and EP Evaluator experience is an asset.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to detail are essential.
• Able to work under high-volume specimen processing pressures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience writing technical documents is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare specimens for testing following procedures and perform visual QA.
• Prepare reagents and verify acceptability prior to reporting results.
• Load analyzers and instruments with patient or QC samples under supervision.
• Handle specimens in specimen managers and ensure proper disposal.
• Monitor and replenish supplies for testing areas.
• Operate and maintain preanalytical and post-analytical equipment.
• Perform wash-up duties and acid-washing as required.
• Maintain equipment with QC approval by MLT.
• Participate in process improvements, audits, safety initiatives, or meetings.
• Resolve pending items with MLT oversight.
• Collect deionized water samples and send for testing.
• Enter department statistics and analyzer validations under supervision.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and client information.
• Observe safety, WHMIS, and EH&S standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent and team player

Technical documentation

Education

MLS/BMLSc or related degree

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

MS Excel

EP Evaluator

Job description

Core Accountabilities:

• Ensures all specimens are prepared for testing following established procedures, including visual QA 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:

• Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or BMLSc or BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry or BSc Microbiology - Required
• Minimum 1 year of experience performing duties in a technician role — Required
  (If no qualified candidates meet this requirement, applicants with equivalent education and demonstrated relevant skills may be considered.)
• Preference will be given to IEMLT applicants with international MLT laboratory experience within the past 5 years
• 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
• Experience writing technical documents an asset