MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II (BAND LEVEL 5)

September 22, 2025

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST II (BAND LEVEL 5)

Division of Population Health and Applied Health Sciences

Faculty of Medicine

(Part-Time, One Year Contractual Position)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

This position is funded through an external grant

The Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) is a national study of adult development and aging that will recruit 50,000 individuals across Canada. Information will be collected from participants through telephone interviews, in person interviews, and physical assessments.

DUTIES

Reporting to the CLSA Coordinator, the successful applicant will support the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging. Duties include collecting and labelling biospecimens; processing biospecimen’s; disposing of all waste generated through daily activity (including biological and reagent waste); operating and maintaining equipment; shipping biospecimen aliquots and samples; controlling reagent and inventory; entering data and keeping records; complying with quality standards according to standard operating procedures; performing other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Experience (1-3 years) working in a laboratory collecting, processing, and evaluating the adequacy of biospecimen’s; completion of an undergraduate degree in health sciences or related field; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) or equivalent, Phlebotomy training and experience within the last 2 years, experience with pipetting, and knowledge of accreditation requirements and/or Good Laboratory Practice is required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently as well as part of a team are also required. Experience with Laboratory information Management Systems is an asset.

SALARY $53,729 – 63,029 per annum (Non Bargaining)
CLOSING DATE October 7, 2025

COMPETITION NO. MUN03246

Please note that we will ONLY accept applications for this position through our website www.mun.ca/careers. Applications must be received by the end of business day on the competition closing date. You may drop off a paper application to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229; or fax your resume to (709) 864-6344. Call us at (709) 864-6404 for assistance.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

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We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.