Position Details

Posting #: 32098

Department: Nair General Research

Employee Type: Temporary, Part Time

Number of Weeks (Temporary): 50

Union: Non-Union

Openings Remaining: 1

Reason for Posting: This is a new position.

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday

Time of Day: Days

Shift: Various Rotating

Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.

Possible Site: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 19/08/2025

Closing Date: Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date.

Position Summary
The laboratory technologist will be part of a group participating in a number of studies, both observational and randomized trials, industry and peer-reviewed, involving both asthma and COPD subject populations. The technologist will be responsible, with another part‑time technologist (MLT) to provide a clinical service of quantitative cell counts in sputum, and to participate in research projects in the Hargreave Nair laboratory, and will report to Professor Parameswaran Nair, the medical director of the laboratory.

Domains of Practice

Practice and perform processing of sputum for inflammatory indices for clinical respirology clinics and report on counts and morphology

Practice and perform processing of sputum for inflammatory indices for research studies

Cytochemical staining of sputum cytospins for special stains such as for hemosiderin, lipids etc

Operate coulter cell counter to obtain and provide authorized complete blood results when needed

Additional laboratory skills in cellular and molecular biology and immunocytochemistry and immunohistochemistry would be assets.

Specific Accountability

Co‑ordinate and monitor laboratory workload and schedule clinical staff hours





Maintenance of laboratory quality control as required by HRLMP

Participate in research projects, participate in analysis and writing of manuscripts and presentation at scientific meeting (optional)

Participate in the development and implementation of new and/or improved methodology/technology

Collaborate with external professional associations

Incorporate recent or improved methodologies into routine clinical practice

Respond to methodological enquiries and provide appropriate information to staff, fellows, and physicians nationally and internationally

Optimize the provision of service by using available resources in an efficient manner

Provide education to staff for practical application of sputum methodologies

Maintain a high level of technical expertise, professional growth and development through seminars, workshops and international collaboration

Qualifications

MLT (hematology)

Maintenance of certification with the college of medical laboratory technologists of Ontario

At least 5 years of experience as a cytotechnologist in a hematology laboratory with experience in cell morphology

This is a temporary part‑time time (2‑3 days/week, 8.30 am-4.30 pm) position.

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier‑free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).

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📌 Research Technical Specialist (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario