Medical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Diagnostics - Regular Full-Time 2026-18468 (2026-18468)

Sunnybrook; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre seeks a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Molecular Diagnostics to provide technical expertise across molecular technologies and ensure quality for all specimen types in lab medicine.

The role involves collaborating with technical staff, clinicians, and management, driving continuous quality improvement using LEAN/Six Sigma principles to optimize workflow and ensure timely, accurate patient results.

Qualifications

• Current licensing with CMLTO in Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular.
• Experience or training in NGS preferred.
• Testing across DNA/RNA from full range of sample types.
• Ability to provide accurate patient results under strict timelines.
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge for effective troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of good molecular lab practice.
• Effective written and verbal communication with all levels.
• Work well in a dynamic, busy environment with strong organization.
• Proficient in MS Office including Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and troubleshoot quality issues across molecular technologies.
• Collaborate with technical staff, clinicians, management, and external users with a customer focus.
• Identify opportunities to improve services using LEAN/Six Sigma for workflow efficiency.
• Contribute to day-to-day operations to meet lab requirements efficiently.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

LEAN/Six Sigma

Education

CMLTO license in Genetics/Cytogenetics/Molecular

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Summary Of Duties

The Medical Laboratory Technologist position in the Molecular Diagnostics department will provide technical and subject matter expertise and will be adept at monitoring and trouble-shooting quality issues for all the molecular technologies used in the clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory with all specimen types for all divisions of lab medicine.

Summary Of Duties

The Medical Laboratory Technologist position in the Molecular Diagnostics department will provide technical and subject matter expertise and will be adept at monitoring and trouble-shooting quality issues for all the molecular technologies used in the clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory with all specimen types for all divisions of lab medicine.

The individual will contribute effectively as a member of the lab team to ensure that the day to day operational requirements are met efficiently. Collaborates and communicates effectively with technical staff, medical, scientific, management, and internal and external users with a customer focus. Seeks opportunities to improve services by identifying and evaluating technological enhancements; using LEAN/Six Sigma principles for efficient workflow and continuous quality improvement.

Qualifications/Skills

• Current licensing with CMLTO in Genetics, Cytogenetics and Molecular - required
• Previous clinical laboratory experience or training in NGS - preferred
• Testing requirements utilizing DNA and RNA from a full range of sample types required
• Demonstrated ability to provide accurate patient results under strict timelines
• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge for effective trouble-shooting - required
• Demonstrated knowledge of good molecular lab practice - required
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal) with individuals at all levels and in all disciplines
• Required to work in a dynamic, busy environment with good organizational skills
• Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office including Excel and Powerpoint