Laboratory Technician -Full Time-CVH Microbiology

Job summary

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician supports daily laboratory operations by preparing, processing, and distributing clinical specimens for analysis. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Job details

Req# 8624 Position : Laboratory Technician CVH Microbiology Status: Full Time Number of Vacancies: 1 Dept: Laboratory Medicine and Genetics Role Level: AT05.12 ($34.33hr-$39.24hr) Site: Credit Valley Hospital Work model: On site Hours/Shifts: Night shift weekends, weekday and holidays (other shifts may be assigned based on operational needs) Posted: October 8-2026 Internal Deadline: October 15-2026 Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities. The Microbiology Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the Microbiology Laboratory by preparing and processing clinical specimens, maintaining laboratory supplies and equipment, and performing routine laboratory duties. The technician ensures that specimens are handled accurately and efficiently in compliance with quality, safety, and infection prevention and control standards. Key Responsibilities * Receive, accession, centrifuge, aliquot, label, and distribute patient specimens for microbiological analysis. * Perform sample plating and streaking; assist with Gram staining and other routine microbiological procedures. * Maintain accurate records using laboratory information systems and manual logs. * Calibrate, clean, and maintain laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, incubators) and uphold laboratory safety and cleanliness standards. * Order and manage laboratory supplies and participate in quality control activities. * Operate microbiology instruments and perform related technical duties. * Perform other duties as assigned to support operational requirements. Qualifications * Completion of an accredited Laboratory Technician program. * OSMT, CSMLS, or equivalent certification required, or willingness to obtain certification within six (6) months of hire. * Proficiency in aseptic technique, specimen preparation, and microbiology sample plating and streaking. * Hands-on experience with laboratory information systems and strong data entry and record-keeping skills. * Excellent organizational and time management skills. * Strong communication and interpersonal abilities. Availability Requirements: * This position is primarily scheduled for night shifts. * The successful candidate must be available to work weekdays, weekends, and statutory holidays. * Based on operational requirements, shifts may be reassigned to day, evening, or night schedules as needed. To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca [http://www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca/] Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply. Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications. Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant. Trillium Health Partners’ (THP) is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act. Our organization may use automated tools, including artificial intelligence (AI) or algorithm-assisted systems, to support the initial review of applications. These tools are used only to assist our recruiters and hiring managers; all hiring decisions include meaningful human involvement and final review. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals. Our team of more than 17,000 people serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, west Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and nine satellite locations. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030 [https://strategy.thp.ca/], we are creating a new kind of health care - defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

What you’ll do

The Microbiology Laboratory Technician supports daily laboratory operations by preparing, processing, and distributing clinical specimens for analysis. They are also responsible for maintaining laboratory equipment, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an accredited Laboratory Technician program and possess or be willing to obtain OSMT or CSMLS certification. Proficiency in aseptic techniques and experience with laboratory information systems are required.

Listed skills

• Data entry · Preferred
• Quality Control · Preferred
• record keeping · Preferred
• Time management · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Microbiology
• Specimen processing
• Aseptic technique
• Gram staining
• Laboratory information systems
• Data entry
• Equipment calibration
• Quality control
• Sample plating
• Streaking
• Record keeping
• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal abilities
• Courage
• Laboratory Safety
• Strategic Roadmaps
• Laboratory Equipment
• Record Keeping
• Specimen Preparation
• Compassion
• Research
• Asepsis
• Teaching
• Cleanliness
• Medical Laboratory
• Communication
• Data Entry
• Disabilities
• French Language
• Genetics
• Gram Staining
• Operations
• Time Management
• Quality Control

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Administrative
• Microbiology Laboratory Technician
• Laboratory Technician (General)
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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