Genetics Medical Laboratory Technician

3 weeks ago


Toronto, 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_.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today

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 Laboratory Technician** to join our **Genetics **team in** Toronto, Ontario**. 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 suitable for an individual with a Day Schedule.** This is a great role for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Perform a variety of medical genetic procedures as outlined in laboratory procedures manual.
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of testing requests, perform data entry, and follow-up as necessary.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and results, following LifeLabs procedures.
- Perform sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various sample types.
- Perform instrument maintenance and QC.
- Maintain patient confidentiality.
- Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or supervisor, as appropriate.
- Prioritize work and respond to urgent or unpredictable demands for specimen processing or testing.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validations aimed at improving efficiency.
- Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory.

**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.

**Requirements**:

- Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred.
- Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory.
- Working knowledge of molecular genetic nomenclature and clinical conventions.
- Experience with complex data entry, sample processing and computer skills.

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.



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