Job Description

Req ID:

208207

Location:

Central

Zone,

Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII

Department:

PLM Microbiology - Bacteriology

Type of Employment:

Temporary

Hourly FT long-assignment

(

100%

) x 2

NSGEU

Healthcare

Position

Posting Closing Date:

5-Sep-25

About the Opportunity

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Reporting to the Microbiology Manager and working collaboratively with the Chief of Service, management team, medical and laboratory staff, the Microbiology Technical Specialist performs procedures offered by the division using appropriate methodologies and quality assurance techniques. The Technical Specialist must demonstrate technical expertise in bacteriology competencies and general microbiology competencies. The Technical Specialist should have a good understanding of workflow in both the preanalytical, bacteriology and media sections. The Technical Specialist should have a solid technical understanding of microbiology lab automation, instrumentation-based identification and susceptibility testing, emerging rapid testing solutions, media preparation and quality control. The Technical Specialist has the capability to conduct all aspects of procedural and instrument troubleshooting, method evaluation, establishment and maintenance of quality assurance and safety programs, as well as interpret the technical acceptability of method results.



In addition, the Technical Specialist must be able to understand and manage complex workflows including but not limited to data entry into laboratory information systems, integration of new testing methodologies and oversight of multiple middleware solutions on clinical instruments. The Technical Specialist will be responsible for inventory management, training of new staff and students and document control. The Technical Specialist will collaborate with the management team to support and maintain daily operations as well as activities related to accreditation. The Technical Specialist will be a resource for other laboratories in Central Zone. The Technical Specialist will collaborate with faculty, colleagues, vendors and clients in Central Zone and throughout Nova Scotia Health.

About You

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We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

+ Must be a graduate from an approved program in Medical Laboratory Technology OR Graduate with a BSc in Medical Laboratory Science
+ Certification from CSMLS and licensed with NSCMLT is required
+ Minimum three (3) years' experience in a Microbiology Laboratory required
+ Familiarity with Preanalytical Microbiology
+ Experience with Microbiology Automation and ID/AST systems utilized in Bacteriology an asset
+ Experience with Media preparation and QC an asset
+ Experience with Rapid Molecular Diagnostic systems an asset
+ Experience with Laboratory Information System, preferably Cerner Millennium, document control systems, and other related computer skills an asset
+ Knowledge of appropriate laboratory accreditation, legislation, regulations, standards and guidelines
+ Strong project and time management skills
+ Must have demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills; excellent organization and technical skills; as well as good decision-making skills
+ Ability to communicate effectively and professionally
+ Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred



Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

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Temporary Long Assignment/ 100% FTE / 75 Hours Bi-weekly 18 month term

Compensation and Benefits

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$38.91 - $48.42 hourly


Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.



This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.



Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.