Medical Lab Technician

4 weeks ago


Toronto, Ontario, Canada LifeLabs Full time

LifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.

Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, LifeLabs has also been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6,000 diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust. Agile, customer-centred, caring and teamwork: we live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.

Do you want to help improve patients' healthcare outcomes? Now you can. LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is a proud Canadian company with over 50 years' experience. We provide laboratory testing services that help healthcare providers diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease in patients.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Lab Technician (Cytology) to join our team in Toronto, ON.
This is an important role in patient care and our business, and will let you see the difference that you make in patients' lives. This is a Full Time role for afternoon shift Monday-Friday.

Job Description:

• 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; 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

Are you a good fit?
We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values: Customer Focus, Accountability, Respect and Excellence, and can live these values with us every day. LifeLabs is seeking individuals who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, while adhering to LifeLabs' standards of safety, accuracy and efficiency. Do you have:

• High School diploma

• WHMIS training

• Registered Laboratory Assistant (OSMT) optional

• Previous laboratory experience preferred (Cytology)

• Laboratory environment: may handle bio hazardous materials and chemicals/reagents

Technical Elements:
1. Data entry skills - Must have GUI data entry experience; typing speed 45 words per min.
2. Medical terminology experience - Experience in data entry using medical terminology for patient records or tests ordered.
3. Previous cytology experience - Surepath or Hologic (preferred, not required).
4. Equipment troubleshooting - Experience working with analyzers and troubleshooting experience.
5. Chemical Management - Experience working with chemicals and supplies

This is an in-person role.

Hiring Range:

The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity.

Employee Benefits:

In this position, you will be eligible to participate LifeLabs' group benefits plan which is available to LifeLabs employees in accordance with the terms and conditions of those plans.

Retirement Savings Plan:

The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs.

Vacation Entitlement:

In this position, you will be entitled to vacation. We promote a healthy work-life balance and expect your full vacation to be taken each year.

Employee Wellness:

LifeLabs offers an award-winning Wellness Program focused on supporting your total health and well-being under our physical, emotional, and financial wellness pillars. We have been recognized in the industry for our focus on mental health supports.

Employee Giving program:

Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization.

In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits.

We are committed to the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program and have taken steps to strengthen our commitment to our team members and customers, to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

At LifeLabs, we know that we are Stronger Together and that we will benefit from the unique perspectives and experiences that each team member offers.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.

In accordance with LifeLabs' Accessibility Policy, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, and the Ontario Human Rights Code, 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

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs'. Vaccinations 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 fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.



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