Public Health Technologist, Translational Research in Microbiology

Job summary

Performs nucleic acid testing on clinical and other specimens, evaluates and verifies results, prepares reports, and supports routine laboratory operations. Maintains equipment and facilities, prepares reagents, contributes to quality management and technical procedures, and assists with specimen dispatch and training.

Job details

Vancouver, Canada Temporary,Full-Time Apply Save job Program Share on social media Category Lab Pathology Requisition number 206465E Date posted 11/09/2026 Job Summary The Technologist, Molecular Services Program aids in developing and is responsible for performing Nucleic Acid testing using a variety of procedures for the detection and identification of infectious disease agents from clinical and other specimens, is responsible for routine maintenance and quality control of instrumentation and facilities, evaluates and verifies results, interprets data and prepares related reports. Duties/Accountabilities Participates in day-to-day work activities in the Molecular Services Laboratory by testing clinical and other specimens using various nucleic acid techniques and evaluating and verifying results according to established procedures. Prepares stock solutions and reagents following standard operating procedures. Orders and receives reagents and other consumables. Performs assigned quality control assessment and maintenance of laboratory facilities to insure proper function and processes. Responds to requests and inquiries for all referred in tests and seeks direction as required from the Supervisor, Section Head, Laboratory Operations Manager, or program Head/Medical Director to conclude customer service issues. Performs all related functions required for the production of final reports such as preparing, testing and assessing quality control results prior to release of clinical or experimental results, troubleshoots specimen adequacy and prepares reagents as required according to established procedures. Maintains and documents maintenance of laboratory equipment. Recognizes and reports malfunctions in equipment. Participates in the overall quality management system including quality assurance programs for the analytical section through methods such as gathering data on turn around times (TAT) for test procedures, and monitoring performance and quality indicators. Reports occurrences according to standard operating procedures. Provides input in the development and maintenance of technical operating procedures (TOP) for the analytical section and making recommendations for change. Assists with information management, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information. Packs specimens, collects clinical information from incoming requisitions and prepare documentations for dispatch of specimens to reference laboratories. Demonstrates routine laboratory procedures to students and technologists. Performs other related duties as assigned. 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What you’ll do

Performs nucleic acid testing on clinical and other specimens, evaluates and verifies results, prepares reports, and supports routine laboratory operations. Maintains equipment and facilities, prepares reagents, contributes to quality management and technical procedures, and assists with specimen dispatch and training.

Requirements

Requires a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology with CSMLS certification, or a bachelor’s degree in microbiology or a related biological science plus one year of recent related experience, including research laboratory experience; an equivalent combination may also qualify. Candidates must demonstrate sterile technique and BSC use, effective communication, attention to detail, organization, independence, and ability to operate laboratory equipment and software.

Listed skills

• Quality Control · Preferred
• Quality assurance · Preferred
• Troubleshooting · Preferred
• Technical Documentation · Preferred
• interpersonal communication · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Nucleic Acid Testing
• Molecular Testing
• Microbiology
• Sterile Technique
• Biological Safety Cabinet Operation
• Quality Control
• Quality Assurance
• Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
• Result Evaluation and Verification
• Data Interpretation
• Reagent Preparation
• Specimen Handling
• Troubleshooting
• Technical Documentation
• Interpersonal Communication
• Time Management

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

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