Medical Lab Technologist-Mid/Low Chemistry (Casual, Shifts)

LifeLabs; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended Health Care

Dental Care

Life Insurance

Vacation and Wellness Days

Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Wellness Programs

Professional development reimbursement

Job summary

LifeLabs in Burnaby is seeking detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance to ensure precise and timely patient results across laboratory disciplines.

The role involves upholding regulatory standards, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting the BCGEU union framework. This is a permanent casual position with variable shifts across a 0–37.5 hour work week.

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.

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

MS Windows

Laboratory software

Education

CAMLPR registration or CSMLS certification

Job description

LifeLabs in Burnaby is seeking detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technologists to perform clinical testing, quality control, and analyzer maintenance to ensure precise and timely patient results across laboratory disciplines.

The role involves upholding regulatory standards, contributing to continuous improvement, and supporting the BCGEU union framework. This is a permanent casual position with variable shifts across a 0–37.5 hour work week.