Medical Lab Technologist- Temp FT- Mississauga, ON

LifeLabs is the largest community diagnostics laboratory in Canada, serving the healthcare needs of Canadians for over 50 years. Our team members are truly centred around our customers, and we know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us.

Consistently named one of Canada's Best Employers by Forbes, LifeLabs has also been recognized for having an award-winning Mental Health Program from Benefits Canada. The passion and commitment of over 6,000 diverse and innovative team members unites and motivates us to ensure our customers receive high quality tests and results that they can trust. Agile, customer-centred, caring and teamwork: we live these values every day in what we do to support our customers and healthcare providers, driving forward our vision of empowering a healthier you.

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services is seeking a Medical Lab Technologist to join our team in Mississauga, ON (Kennedy Road).

Our Medical Lab Technologists provide accurate and timely interpretive and diagnostic specimen testing and reporting. Through accuracy, quality, efficiency and expediting test results, you will contribute to patient well-being and the achievement of better health outcomes. This is a great role for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

This is a temporary fulltime MLT day shift role for 6 months until 02/28/2025. Hours are 7am-3pm with rotational weekends

Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting a wide range of diagnostic and interpretive specimen testing

• Performing, interpreting and releasing results, while ensuring the confidentiality of patient information.

• Identifying incidents and non-conformities, participating in the development of effective corrective action plans, escalating as appropriate and driving continuous improvement.

• Assisting with the evaluation and implementation of new technology.

• Participating in problem solving in work organization and workflow.

LifeLabs facilities are also known as teaching laboratories and offer opportunities to share knowledge in a collaborative environment. You will have 24-hour medical support through our Medical Science team and Medical Library, and the ability to teach our college and university student placements.

Are You a Good Fit?

LifeLabs is seeking individuals who can work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment, while adhering to LifeLabs standards of safety, accuracy, and efficiency. Do you have:

• College diploma or University degree in Medical Laboratory Science, or equivalent education and/or experience.

• CMLTO registered.

• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people.

• Good computer skills and knowledge.

• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues.

• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality.

Technical Elements - Micro MLT

• The successful candidate must have recent Microbiology experience.
• The successful candidate must have some knowledge in automated blood culture analyzers, Automated Identification and susceptibility analyzers, specifically the BACTEC FX, VITEK, Bruker MALDI-TOF and WASPLab.
• The successful candidate must have some computer skills.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate a good understanding of Total Quality Management System and application of this knowledge in ensuring the release of good quality results.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have the ability to trouble-shoot and provide corrective action to discordant results.

Does this sound like the job for you? We'd love to discuss your qualifications. Apply online today!

This is an in-person role.

Hiring Range:

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:

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.

In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits.

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.

Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today!

At LifeLabs, we strive to create an inclusive and equitable workplace where our team members and the communities we serve feel accepted, valued, and respected.