Technical Quality Specialist (Hematology or High-Volume Chemistry) – 12 Month Contract (Toronto, ON)

Position Summary:

In this 12-month contract role as a Technical Quality Specialist in Hematology or High-Volume Chemistry, you’ll play a key leadership role in ensuring the highest standards of technical quality, integrity, and compliance across our laboratory operations. Your expertise will help us meet evolving scientific standards, stay aligned with regulatory requirements, and continue delivering safe, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

What You’ll Do:

• Provide advanced troubleshooting, technical guidance, and quality systems support for methodologies, instruments, and supplies.
• Ensure that lab processes, documentation, and procedures are aligned with current legislation, industry regulations, and best practices.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of validation protocols for new technologies, software, equipment, and supplies.
• Act as a subject matter expert in both department-led and cross-functional projects.
• Support the development of quality indicators, conduct audits, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives — including investigations and action planning for non-conformances.
• Review quality control (QC) data and proficiency testing results for your discipline to support data-driven decisions.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders, vendors, and partners.
• Collaborate with departments including Medical/Scientific Affairs, IT, Supply Chain, and Business Development, providing expert input as needed.

What You'll Bring:

• At least 3 years of recent discipline-specific lab experience in Hematology or High-Volume Chemistry.
• A College Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (or equivalent education and experience).
• Current registration with the CMLTO (Ontario) or CSMLS (British Columbia), depending on location.
• In-depth knowledge of quality systems and technical standards within a medical lab environment.
• A strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and how compliance impacts operations and outcomes.
• Confident facilitation and leadership skills, including the ability to lead discipline-specific teams and conduct audits.
• Sound risk management and critical thinking skills, especially in evaluating business and regulatory priorities.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills — able to convey decisions clearly and invite meaningful input.
• Excellent technical writing skills for documentation development and maintenance.
• Strong organization, change management, and project execution skills.
  
  

Additional Requirements:

• This is a full-time, 12-month contract position based on-site, with attendance required in the office five days a week.
• While your regular schedule will be during standard business hours, there may be occasional evening or weekend support needed. We value flexibility and appreciate your willingness to adapt when business needs arise.
  
  

Why Join Us?

At LifeLabs, your work has purpose. You'll be part of a caring, collaborative team making a real difference in the lives of Canadians through science, innovation, and compassion. If you're driven to make an impact — we want to hear from you.