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THUNDER BAY REGIONALHEALTH SCIENCES CENTRE; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 47,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP Pension Plan

Comprehensive benefits

Values-based team environment

Job summary

Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre in Northwestern Ontario is hiring a Medical Laboratory Assistant to support patient care within a PFCC framework. You will perform accessioning, pre-analytical work, and assist in multiple lab disciplines, under supervision, ensuring accuracy and safety.

The role requires MLA diploma with MLPAO/CSLMLS certification, and you will contribute to a strong pension program (HOOPP) and a comprehensive benefits package, in a values-driven team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have MLA diploma from an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• MLPAO or CSLMLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning/receipt of specimens (Meditech).
• Batching and dispatch of specimens; organize referral specimens.
• Pre-analytical work across lab disciplines (FlowCytometry, POCT, Microbiology, Core Lab, Pathology).
• Operate equipment; troubleshoot and perform preventative maintenance.
• Train and mentor staff.
• Inventory receipt and stock maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with quality and safety protocols.
• Cleaning and decontamination of work areas.
• Any other assigned duties.

Skills

Specimen handling

Batching samples

Pre-analytical work

Equipment operation

Training staff

Inventory management

Education

MLA diploma with MLPAO/CSLMLS

Tools

Meditech

Centrifuges

Job description

· ImpactfulWork: Your leadershipwill directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the

efficiency of our operations, in a valuesbased team environment.

· CompetitiveCompensation: We offer acomprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract

· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud toparticipate in the Healthcare of Ontario

Pension Plan (HOOPP),offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having

access to a pensionplan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believethat a strong

pension recognizes ouremployees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as partof our

overall compensationpackage. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each payperiod. As

your employer, we alsocontribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part ofachieving our mission, vision and values.

Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation

and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples ofNorthwestern Ontario.

Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.

Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability

About the role:

The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patientsand families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive toindividual patient/family preferences, needs, and values

and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating acaring environment for patients and families ensures

continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicantsare required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.

Qualifications:

Must have attained an MLA diploma from a college with anaccredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

including MLPAO or CSLMLS certification.

Duties may include the following:

• * Accessioning/receipt of specimens (Meditech)
• * Batching and dispatch of specimens, i.e., organization ofreferral specimens
• * Pre analytical work in various lab disciplines, i.e. FlowCytometry, POCT, Microbiology, Core lab, Pathology, etc., as
• trained/required, i.e., specimen preparation and set up, storage
• * Equipment operations (programming, loading), troubleshooting ,preventative maintenance, i.e., centrifuges , track
• system
• * Training and mentoring staff
• * Inventory/supply receipt, storage, maintaining stock, etc.
• * Compliance with quality & safety protocols, i.e., biosafety,biohazardous containment level 2 zone, etc.
• * Cleaning and decontamination of work areas
• * Any other assigned duties

Salary Range: $34.320 to 39.240

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety andsecurity of the patients, visitors, employees and assets

financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to externalcandidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure theabsence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of

full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health& Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated

adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance atwork is imperative, therefore, all applicants will

have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered forthis position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, andaccessible environment supporting diversity in our work

environment to provide quality care where all feel valued,respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a

workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serveand encourage Indigenous people, visible

minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify.Upon request, accommodations due to a disability

are available throughout the selection process. Additionally weare identified as an English/French speaking health

sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.

If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, theHospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified

individuals.

Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevantprevious experience and training no later than

11:59p.m. on Monday, 26 October, 2026.