Mount Sinai Hospital’s Microbiology Lab is an environment for technologists who want depth, complexity, and real-world impact. Here, you’ll contribute to advanced diagnostic services across bacteriology, virology, and mycology—while supporting specialized programs that include donor testing for the Trillium Gift of Life Network, pharmaceutical investigations, and environmental surveillance. The lab’s academic setting and integrated clinical model offer visibility into both research and frontline care, along with exposure to national auditing bodies like Accreditation Canada Diagnostics (ACDx), and Health Canada. It’s a strong match for professionals who want their work to be clinically valued, technically challenging, and nationally connected.

Is this you?
Are you someone who builds confidence and clarity within a team to help them perform at their best? In this role, you bring guidance to the laboratory by supporting staff through complex testing protocols, facilitating communication, and helping to resolve operational barriers. Your ability to keep teams focused and supported ensures diagnostic services run smoothly, even when the workload is demanding.

You are an organized professional who thrives in environments where precision and efficiency are essential. In this role, you apply that skill by keeping documentation, processes, and daily workflows on track—ensuring that reports, reviews, and operational tasks are completed without delay. Your structured approach supports the team’s ability to deliver timely, accurate diagnostic results in a fast-moving clinical setting.

If you are someone who values continuous learning and professional growth, this role offers the chance to advance your expertise in a complex, high-volume clinical microbiology setting. You thrive in environments that offer variety and challenge, and you’re motivated by the opportunity to broaden your skills across an extended bacteriology and virology testing menu. Your commitment to ongoing development supports not only your own practice but the education of others within an academic and collaborative team.

About the Department of Microbiology:
As a collaborative laboratory operation between Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network (UHN), the Department of Microbiology stands as a beacon of excellence, both locally and nationally. Each year, our team conducts over 700,000 tests for a diverse range of patients, including both inpatients and outpatients, underscoring our critical role in patient care and public health.

Driven by innovation, we offer the full range of high quality microbiology services, from routine cultures and susceptibility testing to molecular diagnostic testing. New assays are continually being developed by our medical and scientific staff in response to clinical and research needs. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic services, methods development, research, and education. We are a prime reference center for both hospital and private sector laboratories.

In this role you will:

• Assist the charge technologist in daily operations by providing technical, procedural and theoretical guidance to MLT’s and MLA’s as well as administrative tasks as requested
• Be the resource person in advanced troubleshooting of equipment used in microbiology
• Assist in overseeing day to day workflow assessment
• Ensures adequate supplies are available to complete the necessary/anticipated workload
• Coordinate and participate in the training and teaching of new technologists and technicians, student technologists
• Review and finalize Bacteriology culture workup reports and/or Virology and Molecular diagnostic tests
  • Review and maintain updated, accurate Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and documentation
• Validate diagnostic procedures and support the implementation of process improvements within the microbiology laboratory
• Rotate through all bench duties and perform the primary duties of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Perform other duties consistent with the job classification, as required

Job Requirements

Job Requirements:

Mandatory

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) in microbiology

• A minimum of three (3) years’ recent experience in a clinical microbiology department

• Evidence of progressive professional development within the past 12 months (i.e. additional degrees, certifications, credentials)

Preferred

• Proficiency in data mining including use of data mining tools

• Experience with regulatory assessments

• Experience in operational document writing/document control processes

Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledgeable in all areas/disciplines of Microbiology

• Strong initiative with the ability to formulate long range goals and objectives

• Demonstrated effectiveness in project management and time management

• Proven computer skill in Microsoft Office software and Soft LIS

• Proven skills in analyzing data and writing reports

• Demonstrated problem solving, organizational and analytical skills

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Effective team building and conflict resolution skills

• Ability to coach and direct staff

• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance record

If this sounds like you and you feel ready to build your laboratory career within microbiology, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.

Note: In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicant demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job.