Microbiology Lab Assistant - Specimen Receiving & Setup

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant for the Shared Hospital Laboratory. You will work in the specimen receiving area, plating specimens to media and handling results requests while assisting the senior technologist and operations manager with routine microbiology duties.

Ideal candidates hold a Michener Institute or equivalent Laboratory Assistant certificate, with up to 6 months of bacteriology experience and familiarity with media, incubation times, MALDI,

Qualifications

• Michener Institute Certificate, or equivalent as a Laboratory Assistant, or Career Canada Certificate, or OSMT.
• Preferred 6 months of experience in bacteriology with knowledge of media and different incubation times for setup in a fully automated microbiology lab.
• Preferred knowledge of setting up Maldi, Kirby Bauer and AST using Bruker and Phoenix instruments.
• Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving skills.
• Good organizational skills with ability to prioritize work
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Adheres to Code of Conduct and Health & Safety policies; fosters a positive environment
• Utilizes protective equipment and reports hazards
• Supports diversity and ethical conduct in patient/staff interactions

Responsibilities

• Perform duties in the specimen receiving area, including planting specimens to media and responding to results requests.
• Assist Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general duties in Microbiology.

Skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Independence / team

Interpersonal skills

Education

Michener Institute Certificate or equivalent

Career Canada Certificate or OSMT

Tools

Bruker

Phoenix

Job description

Scarborough Health Network is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant for the Shared Hospital Laboratory. You will work in the specimen receiving area, plating specimens to media and handling results requests while assisting the senior technologist and operations manager with routine microbiology duties.

Ideal candidates hold a Michener Institute or equivalent Laboratory Assistant certificate, with up to 6 months of bacteriology experience and familiarity with media, incubation times, MALDI,