Medical Lab Technologist - Precision Diagnostics & Teaching

LifeLabs LP; Canada; Remote; CAD 34,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Ontario is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist for a permanent, part-time role (0–20 hrs/week). The position ensures accurate testing, reporting and patient confidentiality in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Start date ASAP, day shift with potential weekends/evenings depending on availability. The role requires a college diploma or university degree in Medical Laboratory Science, CMLTO registration, and strong communication within a collaborative team focused on safety, accuracy

Qualifications

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science required.
• CMLTO registered and in good standing.
• Strong communication to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team while upholding safety, accuracy and efficiency.
• Good color discrimination and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Conduct a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing.
• Prepare and process samples with accurate labeling and documentation.
• Perform, interpret and release results while ensuring patient confidentiality.
• Identify incidents, participate in corrective action plans, and drive continuous improvement.
• Assist with evaluating and implementing new technology.
• Contribute to problem solving in workflow and organization.
• Maintain adherence to laboratory safety protocols and a clean, organized work environment.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and quality assurance standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Color vision

Problem solving

Computer skills

Education

Medical Laboratory Science degree

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory analyzers

Job description

OurMedical 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: Permanent, Part Time (0 - 20 hrs per week)

Shift: Day Shift, 7:00 am - 3:00 pm; Mostly for days but sometimes for weekends and evenings depending on candidate's availability.

Discipline: Special Hematology
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
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.

Technical Elements (Preferred):

• Knowledge of basic flow cytometry principles, specimen preparation, and analysis.
• Experience in immunohematology and transfusion medicine testing is an asset.
• Collaborate effectively with laboratory staff, pathologists, and healthcare professionals to support patient care.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with laboratory information systems (LIS), Microsoft Office applications, and data management software.

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