Lab Technician, High Volume Chemistry

2 weeks ago

Burnaby, Canada LifeLabs Full time

**Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.**

Job Purpose: The Lab Technician is primarily responsible for pre-analytical and post analytical work processes to accurately prepare analyzers and samples for testing and then to store and dispose of samples. The Lab Technician provides daily support to each department by delivering and preparing specimens for the testing area, preparing necessary reagents, troubleshooting problems, performing maintenance, storing, retrieving, and disposing of specimens. In addition, the Lab Technician provides input to the Lab Ops Supervisors concerning team issues and opportunities for improvement.

This is a **Temporary Full Time position** **(37.5 hours)** till **February 16, 2024 working in Burnaby, BC** (3680 Gilmore Way). Shift times will be days, evenings, overnight, and weekends.

Core Accountabilities:

- Ensures all specimens are prepared for testing following established procedures, including visualQA of specimens
- Prepares reagents as per standard operating procedures on testing systems that do not requireMLT to verify acceptability of reagent prior to patient result reporting
- Loads analyzers and instruments with patient, validation and/or QC samples according todepartmental procedures and under the supervision of a certified/registered MLT
- Handles specimens in and out of specimen managers, including appropriate disposal
- Monitors, replenishes and orders as required supplies for testing areas
- Operates and maintains related preanalytical and post-analytical equipment as per standardoperating procedures
- Performs wash-up duties to maintain Laboratory glassware for day-to-day operations, includingacid-washing of glassware as required
- Performs equipment maintenance as per standard operating procedures. Maintenance must befollowed by QC which is approved by certified/registered MLT.
- Performs tasks as required to maintain effective department operations, reviewing/updatingprotocols, participating in regulatory audits, participating in safety initiatives or meetings
- Resolve pending and overdue list in coordination with certified/registered MLT
- Perform routine deionized water sample collection and send out for testing
- Performs data entry for department statistics and analyzer validations under the supervision of acertified/registered MLT
- Maintains confidentiality involving information made available directly or indirectly about clientsincluding physicians, patients, employees and the company
- Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations, includinglocation and use of safety equipment, evacuation routes, disposal of biological or chemicalmaterials
- Maintains knowledge of safety, WHMIS and Environmental Health and Safety standards
- Participate and support process improvement activities within the departments
- Training and orientation of all team members

Skills/Qualifications:

- Required Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or BMLSc or BScChemistry/Biochemistry or BSc Microbiology. Preference will be given to IEMLT applicants withprevious laboratory experience
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required
- Intermediate level of computer experience in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel programs isrequired, and EP Evaluator program experience is an asset
- Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure (high volume specimen processing)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

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.

LifeLabs is committed to providing a safe environment for our employees, customers, and the communities we serve. We have been a leader throughout the COVID-19 pandemic regarding health and safety measures and have always put our employees and customers at the center of every decision that we make. As an organization in the health care sector, we believe the COVID vaccination adds a layer of protection that complements the extensive and necessary health and safety protocols that we have taken to date. With this in mind, we currently require all LifeLabs employees, contractors, students and volunteers to be fully vaccinated.

LifeLabs operates under a distributed workforce model, where employee flexibility is a key priority. Further information will be provided during the interview process on what this means for employees.

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