Medical Laboratory Technologist - Appendix D

Cambrian College; Northeastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambrian College invites a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist for a leave replacement through June 2027 in the School of Health Sciences and Emergency Services. The successful candidate will plan and maintain lab facilities, collaborate on equipment and procedures, and support student learning while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Flexibility in scheduling is required as some evenings may be needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a three-year postsecondary diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent.
• Current Practicing License with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario – in good standing.
• Must hold current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must hold WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates.

Responsibilities

• Plan, set up, organize, and maintain laboratory facilities safely and efficiently.
• Collaborate with faculty to design, modify, acquire, and install lab equipment and procedures.
• Provide lab feedback to students and demonstrate procedures taught in class.
• Repair and maintain equipment, design teaching aids, and assist with lab projects.
• Ensure labs are stocked and prepared for scheduled sessions; manage supply ordering and monitor budget with department leadership.
• Maintain inventory, equipment, samples, organisms, and lab waste per PHAC biosafety regulations and practice standards for MLTs.
• Contribute to development and improvement of the Laboratory Information System (LIS).

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

MLT diploma / Medical Laboratory Technology

License: CMorOT Ontario (in good standing)

Job description

Cambrian College’s Schools of Health Sciences and Emergency Services requires a full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist on a leave replacement basis until June 2027.

This position requires flexibility in scheduling as some evening work is required.

• Plan, set up, organize, and maintain laboratory facilities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with faculty in design, modification, acquisition, and installation of laboratory equipment and procedures.
• Take an active role in providing lab feedback to students and the demonstration of procedures taught in class.
• Perform repairs and equipment maintenance, design and build teaching aids, assist with lab projects, and demonstrate previously taught theories and techniques.
• Ensure that laboratory facilities are properly stocked and prepared for scheduled labs; manage supply ordering; monitor budget in conjunction with department Chair and Faculty leads.
• Maintain laboratory inventory, equipment, samples, organisms, and all forms of lab wastes in compliance with PHAC, biosafety regulations and regulatory standards of practice for MLTs.
• Contribute to the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Laboratory Information System (LIS)

• Minimum of a three-year postsecondary diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology or equivalent. (A copy of educational documents must be submitted with application *** education completed outside of Canada, applicants are required to submit a WES or ICAS with their application).
• Current Practicing License with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario – must be in good standing.
• Must hold current First Aid and CPR certificates.
• Must hold WHMIS and Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates.
• Three years of experience as a medical laboratory technologist.
• Experience in a lab setting for each of the disciplines: Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Transfusion Science, Histotechnology.
• Must have demonstrated strong communication, collaboration and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with colleagues and support student success
• Ability to promote teamwork and work cohesively within a team-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

To be considered, candidates must provide the following as an attachment:

• Educational documents
  1. WES/ICAS Equivalence if degrees/diplomas are from a Non-Canadian University
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (must be in good standing)
• Current First Aid and CPR certificates