Medical Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Microbiology

LifeLabs LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services in Toronto, Ontario is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team. This important role supports patient care and provides meaningful work seeing the difference you make in patients’ lives.

You will perform manual and automated testing under supervision, handle specimen processing, data entry, and quality assurance tasks. This temporary casual position offers evening shifts (14:30–22:30) with weekend coverage, ASAP start, and a contract end date

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• WHMIS training is required.
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional.
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Chemistry).
• Laboratory environment may involve biohazardous materials and chemicals/reagents.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a diverse range of work activities with accuracy and efficiency.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling and prioritization of specimens.
• Data entry of specimens and triaging testing as appropriate.
• Perform manual and automated testing under supervision.
• Address Quality Assurance indicators and escalate issues when needed.
• Identify incidents and non-conformances; escalate as appropriate.
• Maintain instrument/equipment maintenance as defined.
• Prepare reagents and controls following defined procedures.
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information.
• Monitor supplies and maintain a clean, safe work environment.
• Handle biohazardous waste per EH&S procedures.
• Work safely and in compliance with LifeLabs policies.

Skills

WHMIS training

Biohazard handling

Education

High School diploma

Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional

Previous laboratory experience in Chemistry

Job description

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Toronto, Ontario.This is an important role in patient care and our business. This role will allow you to see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Temporary Casual
Schedule: Shifts are scheduled based on operational needs, with alternating weekend coverage. Hours: 14:30 to 22:30.
Additional requirements: NA

Discipline: Microbiology
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Contract End Date: 1 December, 2027
Union: This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Responsible for carrying out a diverse range of work activities; ensure all duties and responsibilities are prioritized and handled with accuracy and efficiency providing quality results
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures
• Data entry of specimens, while triaging testing as appropriate.
• Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with LifeLabs Procedures under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist
• Perform procedures required to address Quality Assurance indicators as defined, consulting with resources where necessary
• Identify incidents and non-conformances; escalate as appropriate
• Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at appropriate, defined intervals
• Prepare and utilize reagents and controls using defined procedures
• Ensure confidentiality of patient information
• Monitor and maintain adequate amounts and proper usage of laboratory supplies
• Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment
• Ensure bio hazardous and routine garbage is handled in compliance with Environment, Health and Safety procedures
• Work in a manner that protects one’s own health & safety as well as the safety of co-workers and others, and that is consistent with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by LifeLabs

What you will bring to the role:

• High School diploma
• WHMIS training
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Chemistry)
• Laboratory environment: may handle biohazardous materials and chemicals/reagents

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency