Job Description

Diagnostic Services seeks applications from medical laboratory technologists for a permanent position in the Biochemistry section of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The position involves:

• Receiving and analyzing sample submissions from the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, Veterinary Clinics and Researchers
• Entering patient demographics and sample test requests into a computerized laboratory management system, harvesting sera from the sample submissions and organizing (bar coding/redirecting, etc.) the sera for specific testing
• Performing and appropriately interpreting Quality Control procedures, verifying diagnostic test results, and troubleshooting equipment issues
• The incumbent must alternate between bench work that includes performing urinalysis, electrophoresis, osmolality testing, serology testing, preparing mail out samples, and operating the new Cobas Pure Chemistry and Immunochemistry analyzer used for chemistry and endocrinology measurements
• This position also requires being trained to provide technical support for the Hematology/Cytology section of the Clinical Pathology Laboratory

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist designation with certification from the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science
• One year of recent diagnostic experience in a clinical laboratory setting, preferably chemistry
• BSc would be an asset
• Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills
• Experience with laboratory instrumentation
• Familiarity with quality control protocols
• Excellent bench skills are essential
• The ability to work under minimum supervision, to multitask and to troubleshoot technical issues at the bench and instrument level is desirable

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the . Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, .

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

University of Prince Edward Island