Inventory Specialist, Laboratory Medicine Program

Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Site: All Sites
Department: Core Laboratory Laboratory Medicine Program
Reports to: Manager Core Laboratory
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Predominantly Days
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: July 31 2025

Position Summary
Join UHNs Laboratory Medicine Program Canadas largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1300 outpatients served daily we are at the forefront of pathology and clinical testing. Embrace innovation and contribute to ground-breaking research education and exemplary service. Join our dynamic team of 700 dedicated staff and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of laboratory medicine.

As a valued member of TeamLMP you will play a key role exercising judgment and independence in the performance of administrative activities.

Duties

• Receiving supplies and storing them according to laboratory requirements and standards
• Maintaining and controlling the inventory of supplies products and materials needed for laboratory operations
• Ordering products and supplies to maintain minimal storage requirements for the laboratory departments and partner sites
• Performing inventory checks both visual and RFID-assisted
• Conducting inventory audits to identify discrepancies or issues
• Communicating effectively with vendors and members of the laboratory team
• Liaising with vendors UHN Materials Management and Laboratory staff to resolve ordering/delivery issues and source new products/small equipment
• Consistently reviewing product/supply consumption and modify ordering values accordingly
• Utilize computerized inventory systems for tracking and managing inventory levels
• Ensure accuracy in data entry and inventory records

Qualifications :

• Completion of a college diploma program in relevant discipline or recognized equivalent
• 1-3 years of practical or position-related experience
• Previous experience in inventory management or a related field an asset
• Ability to preform duties in a professional and courteous manner and produce high quality work while meeting deadlines
• Ability to handle frequent changes to volume of work and priority of tasks with short notice
• Ability to push pull and lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs
• Proficiency in using computerized inventory systems and related equipment (scanner photocopier telephone lifting/transport trolleys)
• Proficiency in identifying and resolving inventory system issues
• Ability to research root causes of missing/incomplete/delayed orders and ensure swift resolution
• Knowledge of medical product terminology and ability to respond to requests for specific items
• Experience in a Microsoft Office environment
• Experience working in a healthcare environment an asset
• Experience working with inventory or supplies management software an asset
• Exercise initiative and good judgement with the ability to multi-task
• Compliance with confidentiality requirements
• Effective organizational interpersonal and communication skills

Additional Information :

Why join UHN

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world UHN offers a wide range of benefits programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor allowing you to find value where it matters most to you now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP  access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel restaurants parking phone plans auto insurance discounts on-site gyms etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHNs attendance management program to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading inaccurate or incorrect UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time