Medical Lab Assistant (OPSEU LAB), Part Time, Toronto

MedicalLab Assistant

Status:

Permanent, Part Time (between 0 and 20 hours per week)

Shift:

Flexible Shift scheduling depending on business operations.

Number of openings:

2

Start Date:

ASAP

Union:

This is part of the OPSEU LAB collective agreement.

These vacancies are for existing positions.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

Unpack and sort a wide variety of incoming specimens received from sources including physicians, clinics, hospitals, and mobile LifeLabs technicians.

Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.

Prepare, sort&separate specimens for technical analysis.

Respond to client inquiries&work in cooperation with the logistics department.

Train and orient new team members.

Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.

Conduct all work in full compliance with all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.

What You Will Bring To The Role

Successful completion or graduation from a recognized Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program is an asset.

Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment. Candidate must be detail oriented with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi‑task.

Data entry and computer skills.

Committed to remaining current with company practices, training, policies&procedures.

Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology an asset.

Ability to communicate with other internal&external departments.

Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

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. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

Benefits Package

Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well‑being of our team members, including resources like the Employee&Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.

Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health‑related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email .

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer‑led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

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