Medical Lab Technologist (BCGEU), Hematology

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

Job summary

LifeLabs in Burnaby, Canada, seeks detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance across disciplines. The role ensures accurate and timely patient results while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

This permanent, full-time float position covers mornings/evenings/overnights with a 37.5-hour workweek in a fast-paced lab.

Qualifications

• Certification through CAMLPR or CSMLS is required.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control procedures; investigate discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support new methods implementation.
• Utilize LIS for specimen processing, test management and result reporting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post-upgrade validations.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

MS Windows

Teamwork

Education

CAMLPR/CSMLS certification

Tools

Laboratory software

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance to ensure accurate and timely patient results across laboratory disciplines. The successful candidate will uphold laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

Status: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Shift: Float position: Variable Shift depending on business operations - mornings/evenings/overnights
Discipline: Hematology
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.
This vacancy is for an existing position.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results in accordance with established protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control procedures; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support implementation of new methods and instrumentation.
• Utilize laboratory information systems for specimen processing, test management, and result reporting.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post‑software upgrade validations.
• Maintain expertise in specimen handling, critical values, rejection criteria, storage requirements, and test‑specific protocols.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards, safety policies, WHMIS, and chemical hygiene regulations.
• Support team effectiveness through training, documentation updates, and process improvement initiatives.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of patient and organizational information.

Qualifications

• Registration through CAMLPR pathways or certification with CSMLS.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Windows‑based systems and laboratory software.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.