Medical Laboratory Technologist- Donor Testing

Canadian Blood Services; Brampton; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation

Comprehensive benefits

Defined benefit pension

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services in Brampton, ON is seeking a Regular full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist - Donor Testing to join our Testing team. You will accession, test, interpret and report results and manage blood component inventory as part of daily operations.

The role requires CSMLS certification or eligibility, CMLTO registration, and strong attention to quality, teamwork and customer service. Shift options include day or evening, with some weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Technology training programme with CSMLS certification or eligibility.
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) is required.
• 1 year of transfusion medicine or related lab experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform accessioning, testing, interpretation and reporting of results.
• Manage blood and component inventory and post-production processing.
• Prepare reagents and equipment; follow operating procedures and manufacturer instructions.

Skills

Customer service

Excellent English communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Quality control/assurance

Education

CSMLS certification or eligibility

CMLTO registration

Graduate of approved MLT training program

Tools

Laboratory software

Windows MS Word/Excel

Job description

Job posting ID: 9428

Employment status: Regular full-time

Classification: LT OPSEU 200

Salary/Rate of pay: Starting $36.85

Application deadline: 2026-11-13

Application requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Please provide a copy of your current active licence/registration with the applicable provincial regulatory body as part of your application, clearly displaying your name and current licence status.
• You should save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

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.

About The Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist - Donor Testing to join our dynamic Testing team in ON-Brampton.

The Testing team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine testing, as well as other relevant lab duties. In 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 manufacturer’s 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.
• Applying your attention to detail and commitment to quality, you will perform and record all testing related quality control/assurance activities.
• Drawing on your technical expertise and dedication to professional growth, you will maintain technical competency and promote continuous learning.
• Utilizing your superior interpersonal and communication skills you will participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

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.
• A minimum of one year experience in a Transfusion Medicine and Tranmissible Disease Testing related laboratory is preferred.
• 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.
• Demonstrates good listening skills.
• 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 benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

• Shift/hours - Monday to Friday day shift or evening shift with alternate weekends as needed.

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.

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

Canadian Blood Services may use an Artificial Intelligence (AI) tool to support the screening stage of its recruitment process. All AI use is performed in accordance with our privacy policies. AI supports the screening process; hiring leaders retain discretion over which applications move forward.

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