Position: Laboratory Technician- Molecular Genetics
Dept.: Laboratory Medicine and Genetics
Posting ID: 3379
Role/Level: AT05.12($32.59 to $37.26)
Status: Permanent Full Time
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Posted: June 24-2025
Internal Deadline: July 1-2025
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research
Working collaboratively as part of the Genetics Laboratory team the successful candidate will perform nucleic acid extraction, tissue culture and harvest, equipment maintenance, quality and safety functions and general duties as directed. In addition, they will support Genetic Technologists in advanced molecular and cytogenetic techniques in line within the scope of Laboratory Technician’s in the CVH Genetics Lab.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science (BSc.) degree (Biology/Chemistry/Genetics) or equivalent. Completion of an accredited Laboratory Technician/Assistant course is an asset
- Registration with or eligible for registration with a professional association such as MLPAO, OSMT or CSMLS (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science) preferred
- Prior Genetics lab experience and knowledge of Genetic Theory and Procedures preferred
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Professional and capable of developing effective working relationships
- Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Well organized with effective prioritization and time management skills
- Working knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience in use of EPIC Beaker is an asset
- Satisfactory attendance and performance required
Responsibilities
- Accession, registration, preparation and processing of specimens for Genetic testing
- Handling and preparation of specimens for dispatch to other sites for testing
- Cell culture and harvesting following lab procedures and guidelines
- Perform Cytogenetic and Molecular techniques to support laboratory testing as assigned
- Preparation and handling of media, solutions and reagents
- Performing all other duties consistent with the Laboratory Technician role as assigned
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
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Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.