Laboratory Technician Iv, Genetics

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada University Health Network Full time

OPSEU Job Posting # 913888

Position:
Laboratory Technician IV

Site:
Laboratory Medicine Program

  • All sites

Department:
Genetics

Reports to:
Manager

Scale/Grade:
C003

Salary Range:
$30.39 per hour to $34.99 per hour (Start rate: $30.39 per hour in accordance with collective agreement requirements)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week; All Shifts 24/7

Status:
Permanent Full-time

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of
Technician IV in our
Laboratory Medicine Program.

_ The Energy of the City. The Rewards of a Great Career._


The University Health Network, where _"above all else the needs of patients come first"_, encompasses
Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education at UHN. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education.

With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of "_Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning"_, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers.

UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

Job Summary:


As an integral member of the Cytogenetics laboratory the
Laboratory Technician IV will perform a variety of support functions under direct supervision including; receiving, sorting, accessioning and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing specimens/reagents, as required; preparing samples for long term fibroblast culturing; performing long term fibroblast culturing; preparing and processing samples for nucleic acid extractions; preparing and processing blood, BM, plasma and other fluids for nucleic acid extractions; performing nucleic acid extractions; performing quantitation and storage of extracted specimens; assisting in telephone calls and customer service; assisting in maintenance of equipment and benches; performing inventory and purchasing activities; assisting in quality improvement programs, observing and understanding hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross-functional duties, as assigned, or requested; performing purchasing and inventory control activities; performing other duties related to and consistent with job classification, as required.

Will be required to work various shifts as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • Completion of Grade XII, or recognized equivalent required
  • Graduation from a certified postsecondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent required
  • Certification from CSMLS and/or MLPAO required
  • Recent work experience in a genetics laboratory preferred
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of theory and lab procedures pertaining to genetics preferred
  • Demonstrated problem recognition and problem solving skills
  • Effective organizational, time management, and prioritization skills
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment
  • Understanding of appropriate behavior required to work successfully in a diverse work group
  • Vaccines (COVID19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

Posted Date:
February 9, 2023

Closing Date:
Until Filled


For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

UHN thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace.

We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to:

all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas.

Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position.

Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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