Medical Lab Technologist (BCGEU), Mid Low Chemistry

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

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Burnaby, Canada seeks a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform clinical testing, maintain analyzers, and ensure quality and timely patient results across disciplines.

The successful candidate will uphold safety and regulatory standards while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. This permanent, full-time role offers a flexible shift pattern and team-based support.

Qualifications

• Registration through CAMLPR pathways or CSMLS certification.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

MS Windows

Laboratory software

Education

CAMLPR/CSMLS certification

Tools

MS Windows

Laboratory software

Lab analyzers

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: Flexible Shift requirement: mornings, evenings, overnights

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.