Laboratory Technician GNT - Genetics Laboratory, FTT (J0624-0449)

Job Description

Laboratory Technician GNT - Genetics Laboratory, FTT (J0624-0449)

Company Bio

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

Position Summary

Laboratory Technician, Genetics Program :

Your goal in this position is to work with the laboratory technician and Technologists in the Cytogenetics Laboratory. In this role, you will have strong interpersonal, oral and written skills and will work effectively on an interdisciplinary team. As a technician, you will work under the supervision of the laboratory technologists. You demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to develop effective working relationships. You are detail oriented and are capable of following protocols. You are self-motivated and an effective team player with a high degree of independence, adaptability and professionalism within a demanding work environment. This position supports the hospital’s academic mandate by advancing care through teaching and learning and / or transforming care through research and innovation. This position contributes to the shared responsibility of ensuring health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will

• Receive and accession samples into the lab database (Shire)
• Set up, harvest samples and perform other tissue culture duties as assigned
• Prepare slides
• Prepare / replenish media, solutions and reagents
• Prepare supplies for autoclave
• Wash / maintain clean lab ware
• Unpack, store and stock supplies / reagents
• General lab and equipment cleanup
• Participate in quality and safety protocols
• Accurately maintain records
• Perform other duties as required in accordance with laboratory policies.

Qualifications

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a Full time Temporary position, 8 hour shifts, day shifts, in the Genetics Laboratory. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package, which may include benefits, pension, vacation pay, or pay in lieu of benefits, when applicable. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our total rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY : As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of COVID-19 vaccination to the Hospital’s Occupational Health and Safety department.