Laboratory Technologist - HLA

Position Details

Job Number:

JR02759

Department:

Lab Histocompatibility HLA

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:

Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Job Type:

Regular, Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)

0 months

Number of Positions:

1

Union:

OPSEU Local 206

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):

$38.8 - $52.91

Schedule

Work Days:

Monday to Friday

Time of Day:

Days

Shift:

Hours - 7.5

Shift Start: (If applicable)

Reason for Posting:

Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates

Opening Date:

2026-11-10

Closing Date:

2026-11-17

Job Description

Unit Summary
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation through education service and research to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.

Position Summary
The Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory provides high complexity testing for the Renal and Bone Marrow transplant programs allowing for suitable donors selection and providing immunological risk assessment for these transplants. The laboratory provides 24hr/day service to support Deceased Donor organ transplantation locally provincially and nationally. The HLA Technologist will perform all aspects of molecular HLA typing (using multiple platforms) flow cytometric crossmatch and solid phase antibody testing as well as providing complex interpretation and reporting. The HLA technologist will experience a stimulating fast paced and constantly evolving laboratory environment providing quality care to the transplant population.

Qualifications
1.Current Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
2. Successful completion of an accredited MLT program
3. Recent experience in Histocompatibility and Tissue Typing required:

• Recent experience in molecular typing (PCR/SSO/SSP) DNA isolation
• Recent experience using automated analyzers such real time PCR LuminexFlow cytometry and Eppendorf EP motion
• Understands the principles of bead based assays and antibody analysis and interpretation

4. Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills
5. The ability to work very well at multi-tasking independently
6. ASHI Certified Histocompatibility Associate/Technologist/Specialist (or in progress) preferred
7. Clinical Genetics Medical Laboratory Technologist certification preferred

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