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Lab Technician

Burnaby, BC
  • Nombre de poste(s) à combler : 1

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  • Date d'entrée en fonction : 1 poste à combler dès que possible

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career.

Note: This is a union role with an internal deadline of May 20, 2024.

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 6-month graveyard/overnight position for a Lab Technician in Burnaby, BC (BRL). 10PM-6AM shifts or later.

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

This is an in-person role.

Hiring Range: 27.44 - 31.66

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:

Retirement Savings Plan:

Vacation Entitlement:

In this position, you will be entitled to vacation pay, which will be applied to each pay.

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.

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.

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.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today!


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