Medical Laboratory Technician

Job summary

The technician is responsible for preparing laboratory materials, managing specimens, and performing phlebotomy as required. They also assist with lab set-ups for the continuing education department and ensure compliance with biological and chemical safety regulations.

Job details

Company Description Position: Medical Laboratory Technician Department: Laboratory Services Status: Permanent Full-Time Site: The Michener Institute Salary: $49,868.00 - $62,335.00 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Vacancies: 1 (Replacement) The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen. Job Description Responsibilities Supplying materials required for laboratory exercises Procuring, preparing, pretesting and labeling specimens, reagents and slides Assisting the continuing education department with lab set-up and requirements Participating in biological and chemical safety by providing spill response & following Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) procedures and regulations Perform phlebotomy as required Work independently and as part of a team Additional duties as required Qualifications 3 years of related experience and certification with the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO) and/or College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) roster registration required Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) preferred Sound problem solving and organizational skills Experience in Hematology, Transfusion Science, Chemistry and Microbiology Excellent interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills Computer proficiency; specifically, Word, Excel, and Outlook Familiarity with lab analyzers (ACL,AcT5, AU, Virto’s, Spectrophotometer, Vitek, will be an asset) Additional Information Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter. Closing Date: November 4, 2026 For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca. The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of Health and is a respectful, caring, and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity, and equal opportunity. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process, provided the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed resume and cover letter. For further information on The Michener Institute, please visit our website at www.michener.ca. The Michener Institute is publicly funded by the Ministry of health and is a respectful, caring and inclusive workplace. We are committed to championing accessibility, diversity and equal opportunity. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process providing the applicant has met the Bona-fide requirements for the open position. Applicants need to make their requirements known when contacted. While we thank all applicants only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Department: Other (Not Listed)

What you’ll do

The technician is responsible for preparing laboratory materials, managing specimens, and performing phlebotomy as required. They also assist with lab set-ups for the continuing education department and ensure compliance with biological and chemical safety regulations.

Requirements

Candidates must have 3 years of related experience and hold certification with the MLPAO or CMLTO. Proficiency in laboratory analyzers and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Listed skills

• safety procedures · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Communication Skills · Preferred
• Microsoft Word · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Microsoft Outlook · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Phlebotomy
• Hematology
• Transfusion Science
• Chemistry
• Microbiology
• Laboratory Analysis
• Specimen Preparation
• Safety Procedures
• MSDS Compliance
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Biology
• Research
• Verbal Communication Skills
• Workplace Inclusivity
• Medical Laboratory
• Spill Response
• Spectrophotometry
• Material Safety Data Sheet
• Chemical Safety
• Specimen Labeling
• Blood Transfusions

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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