Medical Lab Technologist, Chemistry (Union) - Full-Time - Victoria, BC

LifeLabs; Victoria; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical laboratory provider in Victoria, BC is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist. The ideal candidate will conduct diagnostic testing, ensure patient confidentiality, and thrive in a collaborative environment. Benefits include a group benefits plan, wellness program, and professional development opportunities. Join the team to make a meaningful difference for patient well-being.

Benefits

Group benefits plan

Retirement savings contributions

Vacation entitlement

Award-winning wellness program

Professional development reimbursement

Qualifications

• Registered Technologist with CSMLS.
• Ability to maintain strict standards of safety and patient privacy.
• Must work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Performing, interpreting and releasing results while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Identifying incidents and non-conformities and participating in corrective action plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good computer skills

Problem solving skills

Education

College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to join our team in Victoria, BC (4464 Markham St).

Our Medical Lab Technologists provide accurate and timely interpretive and diagnostic specimen testing and reporting. Through accuracy, quality, efficiency and expediting test results, you will contribute to patient well-being and the achievement of better health outcomes. This is a great role for a hands‑on, detail‑oriented individual who thrives in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment.

This is a Full‑Time role with flexible shift work suitable to the maintenance of a healthy work / life balance.

Schedule

Full‑time (37.5 hours per week) with variable days, Monday to Saturday, shifts include days and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing
• Performing, interpreting and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information
• Identifying incidents and non‑conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement
• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology
• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow

Are You a Good Fit?

LifeLabs is seeking a Registered Technologist with CSMLS who can work collaboratively in a fast‑paced team environment, while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency. Do you have :

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and / or experience
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people
• Good computer skills and knowledge
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow up on issues
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality

Benefits

• In this position, you will be eligible to participate LifeLabs’ group benefits plan which is available to LifeLabs employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans
• The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs
• In this position, you will be entitled to vacation. We promote a healthy work‑life balance and expect your full vacation to be taken each year
• LifeLabs offers an award‑winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well‑being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports
• Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non‑Profit Organization
• In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs – WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc – and Optional Health‑related Benefits

Make a difference – join the LifeLabs team today!

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID‑19 vaccinations.