Medical Lab Technologist (BCGEU), Mid Low Chemistry

Colonial Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Burnaby, BC seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance across disciplines, ensuring accurate and timely patient results.

The role is a permanent, casual position (0–37.5 hours/week) with a variable shift, requiring CAMLPR or CSMLS certification and strong analytical skills. The incumbent will uphold safety and regulatory standards and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Registration with CAMLPR or CSMLS is required.
• Recent experience in the relevant laboratory discipline is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with MS Windows-based systems and laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical testing and release accurate patient results according to protocols.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory analyzers and equipment.
• Conduct and monitor quality control procedures; investigate discrepancies.
• Validate new reagent lots and support implementation of new methods and instrumentation.
• Utilize laboratory information systems for processing and reporting results.
• Participate in external proficiency testing and post-upgrade validations.
• Maintain knowledge of specimen handling, rejection criteria, and storage requirements.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory quality standards and safety policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

CAMLPR registration

CSMLS certification

Tools

Laboratory software

MS Windows-based systems

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, Casual (between 0 and 37.5 hours per week)
Shift: Variable Shift requirement
Discipline: Mid Low Chemistry
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.

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