Medical Laboratory Technologist

Famililab.Care; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 1,431,000 - 2,061,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation and sick days

Professional development and training

Job summary

Famililab Canada seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist to perform and validate clinical and research laboratory analyses under supervision, ensuring adherence to GLP, CAP, GCP, and ISO 15189 standards. The role covers core laboratory duties across hematology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and more.

The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., on-site, with opportunities for professional development and involvement in quality assurance and compliance programs.

Qualifications

• DEC in Biomedical Laboratory Technology and OPTMQ membership required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in medical laboratory environments (diagnostic or research).
• Excellent English and French communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyze patient samples using automated and manual methodologies.
• Validate, record, and report results per SOPs while ensuring traceability and data integrity.
• Perform DNA and RNA extraction, amplification, and molecular analysis (qPCR, RT-PCR).
• Support assay development, validation, and quality initiatives.
• Maintain contamination control and accurate reporting.

Skills

qPCR & RT-PCR

Laboratory techniques

English & French

ISO 15189 knowledge

Analytical troubleshooting

Documentation skills

LIS/LIMS familiarity

Computer literacy

Education

DEC in Biomedical Laboratory Technology

Tools

LIS/LIMS systems

PCR instruments

Job description

Location: 4868 Rue Levy Suite 210, Saint-Laurent, QC H4R 2P1

Type: Full-time, On-site, Monday to Friday

About Famililab Canada

Famililab.care is a healthcare organization dedicated to advancing personalized, patient-centered care through innovation, technology, and scientific excellence.

Our Integrated Care Center (ICC) and Diagnostic Laboratory bridge clinical care and translational research, ensuring compliant, high-quality operations that contribute to evidence-driven healthcare.

Our Mission

At Famililab, we believe that research and diagnostics should directly enhance patient care.

Join us in advancing precision medicine, quality standards, and the future of value-based healthcare.

Position Overview

The Medical Laboratory Technologist performs and validates clinical and research-based laboratory analyses under the supervision of the Director of Laboratory Diagnostics & Method Development.

This role ensures adherence to GLP, CAP, GCP, CLSI standards, LSPQ & OPTMQ guidelines, and ISO 15189 quality management requirements as well as Health and Safety guidelines, while supporting Famililab’s mission to deliver precise, reliable, and clinically meaningful results.

Core Laboratory & Molecular Biology Laboratory Duties

• Process and analyze patient samples using automated and manual methodologies.
• Conduct testing in core laboratory such as but not limited to; hematology, coagulation, biochemistry, urinalysis, toxicology, cytology, immunology, molecular biology and microscopy.
• Validate, record, and report results in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Maintain traceability, data integrity, and sample documentation.
• Support assay development and validation initiatives.
• Perform DNA and RNA extraction, amplification, and molecular analysis using PCR technologies (qPCR, RT-PCR) for the molecular biology laboratory.
• Execute molecular assays in compliance with national and international standards.
• Ensure contamination control, and accurate reporting.
• Perform other laboratory related work as requested by the director of the laboratory.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Adhere to GCP, GLP, OPTMQ, CAP, ISO 15189, CLSI, and LSPQ standards always.
• Participate in quality control programs, instrument calibration test verification, internal audits and proficiency testing.
• Document and assist in corrective actions and non-conformity investigations.
• Support SOP validation, analytical method review, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• DEC in Biomedical Laboratory Technology
• Active OPTMQ membership
• Proficiency in clinical and molecular laboratory techniques (qPCR, RT-PCR, ddPCR)
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in medical laboratory environments (diagnostic or research)
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting abilities
• Demonstrated knowledge of ISO 15189 standards
• Self-directed and organized, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Computer literacy and strong documentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and French

Preferred Assets

• Familiarity with laboratory automation systems and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS)
• Prior participation in accreditation or quality audit processes
• GCP and/or GLP certification
• Laboratory Biosafety experience

Work Schedule

Full-time, on-site position

Standard working hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (37.5 hours per week)

Occasional flexibility may be required to support operational needs, quality activities, or special laboratory projects.

• Hourly Rate: $27.71 – $39.88 (based on experience and qualifications) / 37.5 hours/week
• Paid vacation and sick days
• Ongoing professional development and technical training opportunities