Laboratory Technologist - HLA

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Position Details Job Number: JR02759 Department: Lab Histocompatibility HLA This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $38.8 - $52.91 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-10 Closing Date: 2026…

Job details

Position Details Job Number: JR02759 Department: Lab Histocompatibility HLA This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown) Job Type: Regular, Full time Contract Duration: (If applicable) 0 months Number of Positions: 1 Union: OPSEU Local 206 Hourly Rate (Min / Max): $38.8 - $52.91 Schedule Work Days: Monday to Friday Time of Day: Days Shift: Hours - 7.5 Shift Start: (If applicable) Reason for Posting: Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy Application Dates Opening Date: 2026-11-10 Closing Date: 2026-11-17 Job Description Unit Summary The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph's Hospital. The Program is committed to change and innovation through education service and research to bring the highest quality science into healthcare for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science. Position Summary The Histocompatibility (HLA) Laboratory provides high complexity testing for the Renal and Bone Marrow transplant programs allowing for suitable donors selection and providing immunological risk assessment for these transplants. The laboratory provides 24hr/day service to support Deceased Donor organ transplantation locally provincially and nationally. The HLA Technologist will perform all aspects of molecular HLA typing (using multiple platforms) flow cytometric crossmatch and solid phase antibody testing as well as providing complex interpretation and reporting. The HLA technologist will experience a stimulating fast paced and constantly evolving laboratory environment providing quality care to the transplant population. Qualifications 1.Current Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) 2. Successful completion of an accredited MLT program 3. Recent experience in Histocompatibility and Tissue Typing required: Recent experience in molecular typing (PCR/SSO/SSP) DNA isolation Recent experience using automated analyzers such real time PCR LuminexFlow cytometry and Eppendorf EP motion Understands the principles of bead based assays and antibody analysis and interpretation 4. Excellent communication organizational and problem-solving skills 5. The ability to work very well at multi-tasking independently 6. ASHI Certified Histocompatibility Associate/Technologist/Specialist (or in progress) preferred 7. Clinical Genetics Medical Laboratory Technologist certification preferred #SJHHjobs St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values . We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process (recruit@stjoes.ca).

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• Time · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• Recruitment · Preferred
• analysis · Preferred
• assessment · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Multi-Tasking · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• safety · Preferred
• staff · Preferred

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