Employment Type: Permanent. Full-Time and Part-Time positions available Compensation: $21.00–$24.00 per hour, commensurate with experience, plus 4% vacation pay, comprehensive benefits, and a pension plan. Inclusive, innovative, and supportive, with a dynamic team committed to building trusted, forward-thinking healthcare partnerships Operations Focus: Specimen Management, Client Care & Communication, and Quality Management The Opportunity We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our team and provide essential support in specimen management and client care across multiple business lines.

This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-paced, high-impact clinical environment and are passionate about quality, precision, and patient-centered care. Key Areas of Responsibility As a Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will support laboratory operations through accurate specimen management, testing, client and provider communication, and administrative support. Assess, sort, organize, store, and prepare specimens for testing or transport.

Package and ship specimens to suppliers, including international suppliers, and coordinate the return of specimens to clients as required. Prepare and distribute laboratory supplies, including empty boxes, according to established schedules and requests. Perform blood collection, laboratory testing, calibration, and quality control, as required.

Maintain laboratory equipment, reagents, inventory, and supplies. Enter and maintain accurate data in the Laboratory Information System (LIS), including provider and participant information. Communicate with clients, healthcare providers, participants,



and call centres including reporting critical or urgent results.

Perform accurate transcription and data entry of laboratory and clinical information as required. Prepare kits and complete routine administrative tasks, including scanning and faxing. Follow all safety, quality, and Standard Operating Procedures.

Participate in quality system and quality improvement initiatives. Specimen handling, sorting, preparation, storage, and data entry in a laboratory or healthcare setting.

Experience using laboratory instruments and equipment and performing testing according to established procedures. Performing quality control, calibration, and routine laboratory equipment maintenance.

Using Laboratory Information

Systems (LIS) and standard office software.

Experience with accurate transcription and documentation of laboratory or clinical information. Ability to work effectively across multiple laboratory workstations and adapt to changing priorities.

Medical Laboratory

Assistant college program or equivalent scientific program. new graduates who are eligible for certification are welcome to apply. Knowledge of medical terminology is required. Up to 3 years of experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Experience with specimen collection and blood collection is preferred.





Experience with specimen management, including receiving, accessioning, sorting, preparing, storing, and tracking specimens, is preferred. Previous customer service experience in a healthcare or laboratory setting is preferred.

Experience with data entry and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is required.

Experience with transcription and accurate documentation of laboratory or clinical information is preferred. Effective verbal and written communication skills in English. French language proficiency is an added bonus.

Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to communicate professionally with clients, healthcare providers, participants, and colleagues. Positive computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and laboratory information systems. Ability to work independently and collaboratively across multiple laboratory workstations.

Reliability, punctuality, and a strong commitment to quality, safety, and confidentiality. Ability to perform tasks requiring manual dexterity, including using both hands for data entry, specimen handling, blood collection, and other laboratory activities. At In-Common Laboratories (ICL), we are dedicated to transforming lives through innovative healthcare and community support services.

Meaningful mission with real health sector impact. Opportunities to make an immediate impact, optimize operations, and expand your expertise. Artificial intelligence is not used to screen, assess, or select applicants.

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request. #

📌 Medical Lab Assistant- Phlebotomy (Nights) (Toronto)
🏢 In-Common Laboratories (ICL)
📍 Toronto