Lab Assistant, Microbiology - (11766)

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Job Type: Regular Full Time

Organizational Department: Sinai Health -> Mount Sinai Hospital -> Microbiology

Employee Group: OPSEU

Location: Mount Sinai Hospital Campus - Toronto, ON M5G 1X5 CA (Primary)

Travel Requirement:

Hours (subject to change):

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Job Description:

Sinai Health is looking for a Lab Assistant to join our Microbiology team.

About the Department of Microbiology:

A collaborative laboratory operation between Mount Sinai Hospital and the University Health Network (UHN), The Department of Microbiology is recognized locally and nationally as a leader in microbiology. As a team driven by innovation, we are able to 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 are a prime reference center for both hospital and private sector laboratories. We offer state-of-the-art diagnostic services, methods development, research, and education.

In this role you will:

• Receive and sort laboratory specimens
• Accession, prepare and plate samples
• Putaway and order supplies
• Prepare samples and reports
• Centrifuge, aliquot and distribute patient samples to the appropriate areas for analysis
• Prepare specimens for storage and packaging specimens to be sent to other labs

Job Requirements:

Mandatory:

• Graduate of a Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
• Experience with planting Microbiology specimens, separating and labelling serum

Preferred:

• Certification with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) (preferred), or provincial equivalent
• Experience handling sterility and environmental samples and knowledge in Good Manufacturing Practices

Skills and Knowledge:

• Effective organizational, time management and prioritization skills
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft applications
• Ability to work cooperatively and communicate well with other staff
• Knowledge of the public health laboratory information system
• Knowledgeable in safety practices when handling biological specimens
• Demonstrated proficiency in communication skills, both verbal and written
• Demonstrated satisfactory work performance and attendance history
• In accordance with accreditation standards, employment is conditional upon applicants demonstrating proof of visual colour discrimination ability pertinent to the essential duties of the job

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

Open Date: 3/31/2025

Posting Deadline: 4/13/2025

All applications must be submitted by no later than 4:00pm of the posting deadline date.

Employment at Sinai Health is conditional upon the verification of credentials, completion of a health review, and demonstrating proof of immunity and vaccination status of vaccine-preventable diseases. All employees and affiliates will follow safe work practices and comply with health and safety policies, procedures and training. If you believe you are one of the very few people who may require an exemption from vaccination, supporting medical information must be submitted to our Occupational Health department, who will review and assess.

Sinai Health is comprised of Mount Sinai Hospital, Hennick Bridgepoint Hospital, Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute and our system partner Circle of Care. We deliver excellent care in hospital, community and home, focusing on the comprehensive needs of people. Sinai Health discovers and translates scientific breakthroughs, pushes boundaries for health solutions and educates future clinical and scientific leaders. Clinical areas of specialization include rehabilitation and complex continuing care, surgery and oncology, urgent and critical care, and women’s and infants’ health. The Lunenfeld-Tanenbaum Research Institute ranks among the top ten biomedical research institutes in the world. Sinai Health is a full affiliate of the University of Toronto.

As an equal opportunity employer who understands that diversity enriches our community and culture, we invite applications from all qualified candidates including Indigenous Peoples, racialized people, disabled people/people with disabilities, women, and members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. If you require accommodation(s) due to disability at any point during the application and hiring process, please contact 416-586-4800 ext. 7050, or email TalentAcquisitionAccommodation.msh@sinaihealth.ca.