Medical Lab Technologist (OPSEU LAB), Microbiology

LifeLabs LP; Toronto; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Toronto is seeking a part-time Medical Laboratory Technologist for the overnight shift (10:30 PM – 6:30 AM, primarily weekends). The role involves diagnostic testing, specimen processing, and reporting while upholding patient privacy and safety standards.

The ideal candidate holds a Medical Laboratory Science degree, is CMLTO registered, and demonstrates strong communication, analytical skills, and teamwork in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• CMLTO registered and in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail who demonstrates curiosity.
• Ability to distinguish multiple colors.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office products, as well as laboratory analyzers.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Prepare and process samples, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
• 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.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Excellent communication

Strong analytical skills

Attention to detail

Ability to distinguish colors

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science

CMLTO registered

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

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. LifeLabs facilities are also known as teaching laboratories and offer opportunities to share knowledge in a collaborative environment. You will have 24-hour medical support through our Medical Science team and Medical Library, and the ability to teach our college and university student placements.

Status: Regular Part Time (between 20 and 37.5 hours per week)

Shift: Overnight Shifts: 10:30 PM - 6:30 AM (Primarily Weekends)

Discipline: Microbiology

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Internal Application Deadline: November 09, 2026

Union: This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Prepare and process samples, ensuring accurate labeling and documentation.
• 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.
• Adhere to laboratory safety protocols and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

What you will bring to the role:

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and/or experience.
• CMLTO registered and in good standing.
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail who demonstrates curiosity.
• Ability to distinguish multiple colors.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office products, as well as laboratory analyzers.
• 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.