Senior Medical Lab Technologist

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph's Health System in Hamilton is seeking a Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist to oversee core laboratory operations at the Charlton site. You will manage scheduling, quality control, equipment maintenance, and the rollout of new testing methods, while guiding residents and students.

The role requires CSMLS certification, active CMLTO registration, and at least 3 years in Core Lab (Hematology & Chemistry). Strong communication and leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (CSMLS)
• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Core Laboratory - Hematology and Chemistry
• Extensive knowledge of Core Lab with Quantitative Quality Control
• Experience in instrument validation
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

Responsibilities

• Schedule and monitor workflow; reassign staff to meet turnaround times
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; troubleshoot and document faults
• Maintain external QA activities within the department
• Design and coordinate implementation of new methodology/technology and validation
• Act as a resource to technical staff, lab manager, and medical staff on testing operations
• Teach Residents and MLT students

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Teamwork

Excel

Quality Control

Instrument Validation

Education

B.Sc. in Chemistry or Bachelor of Technology

ART in Chemistry

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Details

Job Number:

JR01215

Department:

Lab Stat Core Charlton

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$42.24 - $53.28

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Sunday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a new role

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-07-21

Closing Date:

2026-07-28

Job Description

Unit Summary
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Josephs Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation through education service and research to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary
This position reports to the Core Laboratory Manager
The Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a variety of Laboratory tests and duties in accordance with HRLMP policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:

• Scheduling monitoring workflow reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times
• Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
• Maintaining all external QA activities within the department
• Designing and coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines
• Acts as a key resource to technical staff laboratory manager and medical staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
• Teaching of Residents from a variety of disciplines and MLT students

Qualifications
Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)

• Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
• Current (minimum 3 years) experience in Core Laboratory - Hematology and Chemistry
• Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in Core Lab including related Quantitative Quality Control
• Experience in instrument validation
• A.R.T. in Chemistry B.Sc. or Bachelor of Technology degree
• Demonstrated excellence in all aspects of communication
• Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
• Demonstrated evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
• High degree of Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated knowledge of IQMH requirements - Quality Management System

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