Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Genetics - Temporary Full Time - Day Shift - Toronto, ON

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Purpose of the role
The Lab Technician Genetics is responsible for the administrative duties relating to office management, kit inventory, specimen handling, primary processing and referrals of samples; ensures efficient pre-analytic workflows and quality processes required to meet our operational testing standards.

Status: Temporary Full time (12 month contract)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Discipline: Genetics

Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Perform a variety of medical genetic procedures as outlined in laboratory procedures manual.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of testing requests, perform data entry, and follow-up as
necessary.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens and
results, following LifeLabs procedures.
• Perform sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various sample types. Perform
instrument maintenance and QC.
• Assist with standard molecular lab applications, under the guidance of a medical laboratory
technologist.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or supervisor, as appropriate.
• Prioritize work and respond to urgent or unpredictable demands for specimen processing or testing.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validations aimed at improving
• Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory

What you will bring to the role:
• Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred
• Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma desired
• Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory
• Experience with standard molecular lab applications and instrumentation (eg. DNA extraction, micro
pipetting, PCR set up). Experience with complex data entry, sample processing and computer skills.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!