Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology

Union: OPSEU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: New
Site: All Sites
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program Microbiology
Reports to: Manager
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $44.66 - $56.30 per hour (Start rate non-negotiable)
Shifts: Variable 24/7 
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: April 23 2026

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.

Duties

• Supervises organizes assigns and distributes workload among assigned technical staff to ensure the efficient operation of the laboratory. 
• Performing laboratory procedures for all disciplines and functions and ensuring the completion of assigned workload.
• Ensuring the maintenance of quality control and equipment within assigned areas of the laboratory.
• Maintaining an inventory management system for the efficient utilization and distribution of laboratory equipment and supplies.
• Maintaining a system for detecting documenting and reporting discrepancies/errors and taking appropriate action(s) as required.
• Recommends and communicates changes to enhance the efficient and cost effective operation of the laboratory.
• Assists in the development implementation and maintenance of new and/or revised testing procedures protocols and performance standards. 
• Assessing technical staff regarding performance. 
• Operating troubleshooting and maintaining cleanliness of laboratory equipment and work area; preparing written and electronic reports required to document procedures and test results.
• Participating in teaching educational safety and quality improvement programs.
• Performs cross-functional and other duties consistent with job classification as assigned and/or required.
• Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Qualifications :

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist program
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (CMLTO) required
• Five (5) years of recent laboratory experience in Microbiology Laboratory is required.
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of all laboratory procedures instruments/equipment and special techniques (on-the-job experience) required.
• Three (3) years recent supervisory experience in related discipline(s) preferred.
• Excellent problem-recognition and problem-solving skills
• Effective time management skills; ability to organize work and set priorities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work accurately under stressful conditions.
• Knowledge of applicable Hospital and departmental policies procedures guidelines protocols and practices.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuing education.
• Ability to coach technical staff.

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