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About the Role

This role is an important part of patient care and our business, allowing you to see the difference you make in patients' lives. You will be responsible for carrying out a diverse range of work activities, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in providing quality results.

Responsibilities

• 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; escalate 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 Environment, 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.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• WHMIS training
• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Histology)
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency.

Skills

• Specimen handling
• Data entry
• Manual and automated testing
• Quality Assurance
• Instrument/equipment maintenance
• Reagent and control preparation
• Bio hazardous waste handling

Location

• Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Permanent
• Full Time

Experience Level

• Not specified

Education Level

• High School diploma
• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional

Salary/Compensations

• Commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics.

Benefits

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement
• Access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc.
• Optional health-related benefits.

About the Company

• For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease.
• We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
• We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach.
• As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.
• We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

Equal Opportunity

• In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.
• Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.