Job Description

OPSEU Job Posting # 917011

Position: Laboratory Technician III (2 Positions)
Site: Laboratory Medicine Program \xe2\x80\x93 All Sites
Department: Pathology \xe2\x80\x93 Genetics
Reports To: Manager
Scale/Grade: C0:02
Salary Range: $27.30 Per Hour To $31.48 per hour (Start Rate: $27.30 per hour In Accordance With Collective Agreement Requirements)
Hours: 37.5 Hours Per Week; All Shifts
Status: Permanent Full-Time (2 Positions)

University Health Network (UHN) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Technician III in our Laboratory Medicine Department.

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The University Health Network, where \xe2\x80\x9cabove all else the needs of patients come first\xe2\x80\x9d, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of groundbreaking firsts and a purpose of \xe2\x80\x9cTransforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning\xe2\x80\x9d, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada\xe2\x80\x99s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world. Find out about our purpose, values and principles here.

As an integral member of the Genetics team, the Technician III performs a variety of support functions under direct supervision including: performing specimen accession, preparation and processing techniques in using accepted safety procedures; cell culture techniques; receiving, sorting and processing specimens following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing reagents, medias and solutions, as required; preparing specimens referred out to other testing sites; performing report handling and statistics collection responsibilities; maintaining responsibility for inventory and supply control; performing other duties related to genetics; observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures; adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality; performing cross-functional duties, as assigned, or requested; performing other duties related to and consistent with the job classification, as required. Will be required to work at all sites as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Completion of Grade 12, or recognized equivalent
• Graduate of a certified post secondary Laboratory Technician or Laboratory Assistant certificate program, or recognized equivalent
• MLPAO (Medical Laboratory Professionals\' Association of Ontario) required, CSMLS certification preferred
• Minimum one (1) year related work experience in a laboratory setting required
• Minimum one (1) year of recent work experience in a genetics or molecular laboratory preferred
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory equipment maintenance and operation
• Effective organizational, time management skills and prioritization skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of appropriate behaviour required working successfully in a diverse work group.
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Procedures in a laboratory
• Computer literate in Windows based applications
• Ability to work effectively as a team member
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions
• Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code

If you are interested in making your contribution at UHN, please apply on-line. You will be asked to copy and paste as well as attach your resume and covering letter. You will also be required to complete some initial screening questions.

Posting Date: March 30, 2023 Closing Date: Until Filled

For current UHN employees, only those who have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN\'s attendance management program, and possess all the required experience and qualifications should apply.

University Health Network thanks all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

UHN is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity and welcomes all applicants including but not limited to: all religions and ethnicities, LGBTQ2s+, BIPOC, persons with disabilities and all others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted.

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