Medical Laboratory Technologist- Antibody Investigation

Canadian Blood Services Stem Cells for Life; Brampton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Peel Region is looking for a Regular full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist to join their Testing team. The role involves performing routine testing, quality control, and maintaining equipment while ensuring safety and compliance with all operational procedures. Candidates must have relevant certification and experience. The organization offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment dedicated to saving and improving lives.

Benefits

3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive health benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Must be certified or eligible for certification by CSMLS.
• Experience in antibody investigations and blood group discrepancies required.
• General knowledge of laboratory policies and Good Manufacturing Practices required.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Assist internal and external customers with inquiries.
• Perform and document quality control activities.
• Maintain technical competency through continuous learning.
• Participate in quality improvement activities.
• Conduct blood grouping phenotype testing and antibody identification.

Skills

Laboratory maintenance and verification

Excellent customer service

Quality control / assurance activities

Interpersonal and communication skills

Blood grouping and antibody screening

Strong organizational skills

Time management skills

Education

Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology program

Current registration with CMLTO

Tools

Laboratory software

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Application deadline

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
• Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services All employees must apply via the internal career page.

Be part of a dynamic collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood plasma stem cells and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team join Canadas Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist- Antibody Investigation to join our dynamic Testing team.

The Testing team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine testing as well as other relevant lab this role you will be responsible for accessioning testing interpreting and reporting all results management of blood and blood component inventory and post-production component processing and preparation of reagents and equipment for daily use. You will perform these duties in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services Operating Procedures and manufacturers instructions.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your knowledge or experience in a laboratory you will perform routine maintenance and verification of laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions to meet regulatory requirements.
• Leveraging your excellent customer service skills you will assist internal and external customers.
• You will perform and record all testing related quality control / assurance activities.
• You will maintain technical competency and promote continuous learning.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.
• Perform blood grouping phenotype testing antibody screening and antibody identification for patient and donor samples.
• Perform adsorptions elutions titrations and other specialized serological procedures on complex antibody identification cases including genotyping.
• Ensure appropriate performance of related quality control / assurance activities.
• Perform verify and document routine maintenance and verification procedures for laboratory equipment in accordance with approved work instructions and regulatory requirements.

Desired education and skills

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology training program with attained certification or eligibility for certification by the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) is required.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario(CMLTO) is required or eligible to obtain registration.
• Experience in antibody investigations and blood group discrepancies required.
• General knowledge of hospital and various laboratory policies and procedures and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) is required.
• OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional working relationships with departmental staff management volunteers customers and the general public.
• Competency in the use of Laboratory software computers within a Windows operating system using Microsoft Word Excel and e-mail software.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Displays telephone etiquette and maintains high professional standards.
• Ability to follow instructions document work and assume responsibility for own work.

What we offer you

• 3 weeks vacation.
• Comprehensive group health dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts wellness program professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shift / hours - Monday to Friday (7 : 00 to 15 : 00) with occasional evenings and weekends.

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canadas population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

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