Lab Technician

3680 Gilmore Wy, Burnaby, BC V5G 4M1, Canada Req #798

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve.

Lab Technician is primarily responsible for pre-analytical and post-analytical work processes to accurately prepare analyzers and samples for testing and then to store and dispose of samples. The Lab Technician provides daily support to each department by delivering and preparing specimens for the testing area, preparing necessary reagents, troubleshooting problems, performing maintenance, storing, retrieving, and disposing of specimens. In addition, the Lab Technician provides input to the Lab Ops Supervisors concerning team issues and opportunities for improvement.

Status: This is a temporary full-time role with flexible shifts in Burnaby, BC.

Shifts: Position is flexible to work any shifts including Sunday to Saturday. The contract end date may vary based on operational needs. This contract will remain in effect until the ratification of the Collective Agreement, subject to extension following the ratification of the Collective Agreement.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Internal Application Deadline: January 16, 2025

Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement.

This vacancy is for an existing position.

• Ensures all specimens are prepared for testing following established procedures, including visual QA of specimens.
• Prepares reagents as per standard operating procedures.
• Loads analyzers and instruments with patient, validation and/or QC samples according to departmental procedures.
• Handles specimens in and out of specimen managers, including appropriate disposal.
• Monitors, replenishes and orders as required supplies for testing areas.
• Operates and maintains related preanalytical and post-analytical equipment.
• Performs wash-up duties to maintain Laboratory glassware for day-to-day operations.
• Performs equipment maintenance as per standard operating procedures.
• Performs tasks as required to maintain effective department operations.
• Resolve pending and overdue list in coordination with certified/registered MLT.
• Perform routine deionized water sample collection and send out for testing.
• Performs data entry for department statistics and analyzer validations.
• Maintains confidentiality involving information made available about clients.
• Observes and executes all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of safety, WHMIS and Environmental Health and Safety standards.
• Participate and support process improvement activities within the departments.
• Training and orientation of all team members.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Required Canadian Equivalent degree in Medical Laboratory Science (MLS) or BML Sc or BSc Chemistry/Biochemistry or BSc Microbiology.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal are required.
• Intermediate level of computer experience in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel programs is required.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Good organizational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families.
• Retirement Savings Plan.
• Vacation and Wellness Days.
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in the recruitment process.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!