Senior Microbiology Technologist - Shared Hospital Lab

Scarborough Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Shared Hospital Laboratory (SHL) is seeking a Senior Registered Technologist to lead microbiology operations under the Operations Manager. The role requires advanced knowledge of bacteriology, molecular methods, and Laboratory Information Systems, including EPIC, to guide staff and ensure efficient daily performance.

You will help implement approved policies, coordinate staffing, training, and quality management, and support validation studies.

Qualifications

• Current General Certificate of Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO required).
• Minimum 5 years of microbiology experience as an MLT.
• Advanced training in Quality Management Systems is an asset.
• Experience in writing standard operating procedures, policies and processes preferred.
• In depth knowledge of total lab automation and advanced knowledge of microbiology identification and susceptibilities methods.

Responsibilities

• The Senior Registered Technologist leads SHL staff and provides technical guidance in microbiology.
• Assists the Operations Manager with staffing, daily operations, and quality management; supports training and education.
• Ensures quality assurance procedures are adhered to and addresses deficiencies promptly.
• Supports validation or evaluation studies under the direction of the Microbiologist.

Skills

Laboratory leadership

Microbiology expertise

Quality management

SOP development

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Office

Job description

Shared Hospital Laboratory (SHL) is seeking a Senior Registered Technologist to lead microbiology operations under the Operations Manager. The role requires advanced knowledge of bacteriology, molecular methods, and Laboratory Information Systems, including EPIC, to guide staff and ensure efficient daily performance.

You will help implement approved policies, coordinate staffing, training, and quality management, and support validation studies.