LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking aMedical Laboratory Technicianto join our team in Toronto, ON.This is an important role in patient care and our business. This role will allow you to see the difference that you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Schedule: Afternoon Shift; 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Additional requirements: Able to lift 30 pounds; Able to work with variety of chemicals and rotate through the lab when needed.

Discipline: Histology

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Union: This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include

- Responsible for carrying out a diverse range of work activities; ensure all duties and responsibilities are prioritized and handled with accuracy and efficiency providing quality results
- Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs Procedures
- Data entry of specimens, while triaging testing as appropriate.
- Perform manual and automated testing in accordance with LifeLabs Procedures under the direct supervision of a medical laboratory technologist
- Perform procedures required to address Quality Assurance indicators as defined,



consulting with resources where necessary
- Identify incidents and non-conformances; escalade as appropriate
- Conduct and record instrument/equipment maintenance at appropriate, defined intervals
- Prepare and utilize reagents and controls using defined procedures
- Ensure confidentiality of patient information
- Monitor and maintain adequate amounts and proper usage of laboratory supplies
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment
- Ensure bio hazardous and routine garbage is handled in compliance with Workplace, Health and Safety procedures
- Work in a manner that protects one’s own health & safety as well as the safety of co-workers and others, and that is consistent with the law and with safe work practices and procedures established by LifeLabs What you will bring to the role:
- High School diploma
- WHMIS training
- Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional
- Previous laboratory experience preferred (Histology)
- Laboratory environment: may handle biohazardous materials and chemicals/reagents
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency

📌 Medical Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Histology - Full Time - Afternoon Shift - Toronto, ON
🏢 Colonial Group
📍 Toronto