LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to join our team in Mississauga, ON.

Status: Temporary Part Time
Schedule: Afternoon Shift
Discipline: Chemistry
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: Asap
End Date: 31 Dec 2026
Union: Part of OPSEU LAB collective agreement

Responsibilities

• Carry out a diverse range of work activities; prioritize and handle duties with accuracy and efficiency to provide quality results.


• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritize specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures.


• Enter data for specimens while triaging testing as appropriate.


• Perform manual and automated testing under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist, following LifeLabs Procedures.


• Execute procedures required to address Quality Assurance indicators, consulting resources when necessary.


• Identify incidents and non‑conformances; escalate as appropriate.


• Record instrument/equipment maintenance at defined intervals.


• Prepare and use reagents and controls following defined procedures.


• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.


• Monitor and maintain adequate supplies and proper usage of laboratory materials.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work environment.


• Handle biohazardous and routine garbage in compliance with Environment,
  
  
  
  Health and Safety procedures.


• Work in a manner that protects personal health and safety as well as that of co‑workers, in accordance with law and LifeLabs’ safe work practices.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.


• WHMIS training.


• Optional: Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT).


• Preferred: Previous laboratory experience in Chemistry.


• Comfortable working in a laboratory environment with biohazardous materials, chemicals, and reagents.

Perks

• Employee Group Benefits – coverage for employees and families, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.


• Retirement Savings Plan.


• Vacation and Wellness Days.


• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs – mental, physical, and financial wellness resources.


• Professional development and membership reimbursement; access to preferred rates and discount programs (e.g., WorkPerks, Costco Membership).

Compensation is commensurate with role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, and is communicated regularly in a transparent manner.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available for candidates in all recruitment and selection activities. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].