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1 ‑ Full Time (.7) ‑ MLA Technician

Laboratory Hematology

Why Join Us?

· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the efficiency of our operations, in a values based team workplace.

· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract top talent.

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

Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.

Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving 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 of Northwestern 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 patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)

is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,

understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.





Qualifications

Must have attained an MLA diploma from a college with an accredited 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 of referral specimens

- Pre analytical work in various lab disciplines, i.e. Flow Cytometry, 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

- Flow Cytometry/Hematology specific duties: Preparation and running of QC, Filing reports, meticulous pipetting

skills required for preparation of antibody cocktails, processing samples (fluids, bone marrows, blood, tissues,

CD4/CD8), preparation of bone marrow slides.

- Point of Care Testing (POCT) specific duties: Assist with new hire certification which includes in‑person training

sessions, troubleshooting POCT instruments throughout TBRHSC and affiliated sites, assist with QC/EQA testing,

validation of new POCT instruments, Audits, MIddleware management.

- Troubleshooting problems, i.e., specimen rejection, safety reports, etc.

- Training and mentoring staff

- Inventory/supply receipt, storage, maintaining stock, etc.

- Environmental monitoring/recording, i.e., humidity, 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: $32.590 to 37.260

The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory

Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence 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 at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible 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 serve and 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 we are 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, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified individuals.

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

11:59p.m. on Wednesday, 7 October, 2026.

Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our website.

Posted: September 30, 2026

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📌 MLA Tech.-FT (.7) Laboratory Hematology (Thunder Bay)
🏢 Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
📍 Thunder Bay