Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Genetics - Temporary Full Time - Day Shift - Toronto, ON

Purpose of the role
The Lab Technician Genetics is responsible for the administrative duties relating to office management, kit inventory, specimen handling, primary processing and referrals of samples; ensures efficient pre-analytic workflows and quality processes required to meet our operational testing standards.

Status: Temporary Full time (12 month contract)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Discipline: Genetics

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• 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.
• Assist with standard molecular lab applications, under the guidance of a medical laboratory
technologist.
• 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
• Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory

What you will bring to the role:
• Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred
• Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma desired
• Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory
• Experience with standard molecular lab applications and instrumentation (eg. DNA extraction, micro
pipetting, PCR set up). Experience with complex data entry, sample processing and computer skills.