Laboratory Technician

6 days ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada SickKids Full time

About SickKids:


Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world.

As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education.

Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day.

SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world's best in paediatric healthcare.

Position Description:

The Laboratory Technician, reporting to the Team Leader and/or Resource Technologist, collects, receives, accessions and sorts specimens for testing.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for and performs a variety of laboratory procedures under the direct supervision of a Lead, Laboratory Technician.

The position supports a 24 hour / 7 days a week operation working all shifts on a rotational basis including weekends and holidays as scheduled.

The Laboratory Technician will work in Bacteriology, Receipt and Dispatch, Media Preparation and Molecular Microbiology within the Microbiology Division.


The Division of Microbiology (Molecular Microbiology, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology and Serology) specializes in paediatric microbiology, and maintains a wide portfolio of internal and external clients across the province.

Key areas of excellence are molecular, microbial genomics and fungal diagnostics.

Our lab is uniquely positioned to be a leader in clinical development of Next Generation Sequencing platform.

Automated and smart technologies are being constantly incorporated into our clinical and epidemiological investigations to increase efficiency and develop testing opportunities that meet required accreditation standards.


As a member of a large, collaborative team, you will have access to a wide arrange of learning and growth opportunities.

Our team is heavily invested in mentoring and education of new staff, with activities including routine testing, new test validation, and supporting research and clinical studies.


The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options.

DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world.


The department comprises of five divisions:
Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

Here's What You'll Love:

  • A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the
    Learning Institute.
  • A hospital that welcomes and focuses on
    Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.**:
  • A focus on employee wellness
    with our new
    Staff Health and Well-being Strategy. Self-care helps us support others.
  • A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
  • The opportunity to
    make an impact. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of
    Healthier Children. A Better World.

Here's What You'll Get To Do

  • Practice and perform a variety of laboratory procedures with accuracy and efficiency in accordance with the policies, processes and procedures of the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine
  • Maintain competence in the receiving, handling, processing, identification, recording, labeling and dispatch of specimens for laboratory testing
  • Operate and maintain laboratory equipment according to DPLM procedures
  • Recognize failure, troubleshoot, take appropriate corrective action and maintain documentation of laboratory equipment
  • Actively participate in Quality Assurance and Quality Improvement activities to meet DPLM objectives
  • Recognize unusual situations and reports immediately to an MLT
  • Work in compliance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
  • Recognize unsafe work practices, potential hazards and unusual occurrences in the work area
  • Assist in maintaining inventory control to ensure availability of adequate reagents and supplies
  • Maintain competency as a Laboratory Technician th

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