Student Wellness Hub

The Student Wellness Hub providesa range of health servicesto McGill students with a focus onawareness, prevention, and early intervention. The Student Wellness Hub has a variety of clinicians that provide one-on-one appointments, therapy groups and other services.Within the Student Wellness Hub, the Healthy Living Annex focuses onhealth promotionand offerspeer supportprogramsfor both the Macdonald and downtown campuses.

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, participates in the execution of laboratory projects and experiments. Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks according to established methodology. Prepares materials and equipment. Compiles data. Demonstrates techniques. Maintains equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

- Collects, cleans, and prepares medical equipment/instruments for autoclave sterilization ensuringsoiled instruments/equipment are hand washed and sterilized.

- Disinfectsexamination table in all exam & treatment rooms

- Ensures consumable items are replenished i.e., latex gloves,PCR swabs, bio-hazard bags,speculums,tissues, masks,etc.

- Registers patient specimens, explains laboratory test procedures as required.

- Reviews in Medesyncfor specifiedresults (urgent; + gram stain, + H.Pylori,+ STI, etc.) tocommunicate with medicalprofessionals for review

- Assigns results to patient filesincorrectly labeled in error

- Communicates with immediate supervisor for lab related issues, errors &/or escalation needs.

- Communicates via email with hospitals and/or clinics for missing laboratory results

- Responds tomedical professionals’ inquiries related to lab tests/results.

- Assist with strep, urine & processespregnancy tests

- Updates Laboratory manuals as required (Sterilization, Main Lab manual, Macdonald, Inventory, etc.) in MS Teams SWH Laboratory Team Group and Confluence

- Communicate with FLS, Macdonald Campus, Nurses via MS Teams groups. Maintains communication within various Teams Groups in MS Teams (SWH Laboratory Team Group, Medical Instruments & Sterilization, Stock Room 4505 Group& Student Wellness Hub Group)

- Responsible for maintaining an accurate accounting of all consumables primarily inlocked storage rooms. Responsible for restocking stock room 4505 & treatment room.



Updates inventory Excel spreadsheetafter receiving supply shipment in MS Teams SWH Laboratory team Group Inventory

- Receives calls& answers general lab inquiries; refers more complex issues to immediate supervisor

- Demonstrated ability to explain protocols to patients and obtain informed consent.

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic .

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

- Demonstrated ability to clearly receive, retain and transmit information with a proven ability to communicate clearly and efficiently at all levels.

- Proven ability to be proactive and devote full attention to clientele.Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task, prioritize and work under pressure to meet multiple deadlines in a rapid-paced, dynamic workplace.

- Proven discretion in dealing with confidential information.

- Must be accurate and possess superior attention to detail with a proven ability to verify work.

- Ability to think logically and follow directions.

- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to multi-task under pressure with strong attention to detail.

- Knowledge of medical field, an asset.

- Demonstrated knowledge of the principals of laboratory safety.

- Demonstrated ability to complete tasks under minimal supervision.

- Ability to work in a cooperative team environment as well as independently.

- Proven ability to lift and carry weights of up to 40 pounds, an asset.

- Demonstrated ease with technological applications with a proven ability to work in a PC environment using MS Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams.

- Demonstrated ability to work with clinical and administrative information systems such as Medesync is a very strong asset.

- English, spoken and written. French, spoken and read





Knowledge of English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # 3 (advanced) on a scale of 0-4.

For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here.

As one of Montreal’s Top Employers, here is what we offer:

- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) “Summer Fridays” - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

Minimum Education and Experience:

DEC III - Medical Laboratory Technology 2 Years Related Experience /

Hourly Salary:

(MUNACA Level F) $29.42 - $36.46

Hours per Week:

33.75 (Full time)

Supervisor:

Associate Director Clinical Care

Position End Date (If applicable):

2027-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-10-16

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify.

Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected].

📌 Laboratory Technician (Montreal)
🏢 McGill University
📍 Montreal