Lab Technician

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.
We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.
We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.
Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.
These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.
**Status**: Temporary Casual Float
**Schedule**: Shift times will be variable, 7am-3pm, 12-8pm, 1-9pm
**Discipline**: Genetics
**Additional Requirements**: Will need to provide a minimum of 2 days per week of availability on an ongoing basis (includes a weekend day) If training is required, training must be completed on consecutive days (example, if a bench requires 5 days of training, then our requirement is that this training occurs over 5 consecutive workdays).This role requires Genetics or Molecular Diagnostic experience. Preference will be given to individuals with at least 1-2 years of recent experience in Molecular Diagnostics or Genetics
**Number of Positions**: 1
**Start Date**: 5 May 2025
**End Date**: 16 Nov 2026
**Union**: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement
This vacancy is for an existing position
**Duties**:
Technical
- Receive and access patient samples
- Performing instrument maintenance and QC
- Perform data entry and sample follow-ups; create CEMs and NCEs
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or team lead, as appropriate
- Complete all duties following Policies and Procedures as documented
- Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory
- Use personal protective equipment (e.g. gloves, lab coats) as specified in EHS procedures
- Maintain a clean, safe and orderly work environment,

Quality Assurance and Regulatory Compliance
- Maintain and demonstrate technical competence
- Recognize discrepancies and take appropriate action
- Manage the disposal of all laboratory waste as specified in EHS procedures
- Comply with all safety regulations as they relate to the laboratory environment (i.e. WHMIS, TDG, LifeLabs Safety manual)
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives

Communication/Teamwork
- Actively participate in team huddles and meetings
- Ensure effective communication when dealing with leadership team, support resources, team members
- Work in an organized fashion, maintain quality of patient care
- Keep up to date with information shared through the different modes of communication (e.g. memos, LifeLabs websites, updates, bulletin boards)
- Accept and provide constructive criticism

Environment, Health and Safety
- Accountable for a safe and healthy working environment for all employees
- Maintain safe work practices and procedures established by LifeLabs and in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act & Regulations, Section 28

**Skills/Qualifications**:

- Bachelor of Science Undergraduate degree with focus on Molecular Biology and Genetics.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good data entry and computer skills.
- Proficient with online resources and laboratory information systems.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
- Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
- Good eye and hand co-ordination, with knowledge of proper sterile or aseptic techniques

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other