- Job ID: SUPP-25/26-091
- Location: Kingston
- Deadline: April 13, 2026
- Job Type: Support
- Start Date: Immediately
- Department: School of Health, Wellness, and Community Services
- Positions: 1
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Medical Laboratory Technologist provides technical support to students and faculty by ensuring that assigned labs used by Academic programs are prepared in accordance with teaching requirements provided by the faculty and according to the format prescribed for the course. Major responsibilities include:Preparation of reagents, organisms and samples and equipment, as outlined by faculty to be used in a variety of labs, including (but not limited to) Biochemistry, Hematology, Histology, Microbiology and transfusion medicine. The Technologist contributes to chemical and biological waste handling, storage, neutralization – including recording and disposal. Daily duties include preparation for labs as directed by faculty and course curriculum, solution preparation, routine maintenance of equipment, ordering and inventory and working with faculty to trouble shoot methods. The technologist ensures adequate stock levels of all materials used in labs, and prep areas are available. They ensure the physical condition of the labs meets provincial standards/regulations. Assists professors and students in clinical labs as required.
Education and Experience:
A minimum of a 3-year diploma in Medical Laboratory Science. Currently registered with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologist of Ontario (CMLTO).
A minimum of 5 years of recent and related experience in a hospital, clinical or education setting..
Other Required Qualifications:
- Knowledge of safe/orderly operation of lab.
- Knowledge of proper chemical waste handling/storage/neutralization/recording and disposal for the College.
- Knowledge of Provincial/Federal legislation, including Occupational Health & Safety Act.
- Knowledge of required safety procedures and protective equipment.
- Proficient with computer applications (Microsoft word, Excel); database applications.
- Basic equipment trouble-shooting skills.
- Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to carry out solution concentration calculations.
- Problem-solving skills and decision-making ability.
- Tactful, diplomatic, patient.
- Exercises independent judgement when required and takes initiative.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member.
- Ability to deal with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
- Well organized, detail-oriented and accurate.
Physical/Work Environment Essential Requirements:
The successful incumbent must have the ability to report to the work location.
Medium lifting (between 5 to 20 kg and 11 to 44 lbs.) is often required when putting away supplies, or to move supplies and lab equipment as necessary throughout the academic year.
Salary & Terms
- Support Group: Pay Band J
- Hours per week: 35
- Start Rate: $43.61/hour
- Posted Date: March 27, 2026
- Closing Date: April 13, 2026 (4:00 p.m.)
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