Position Details
Job Number:
JR01215
Department:
Lab Stat Core Charlton
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites:
Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)
Job Type:
Regular, Full time
Contract Duration: (If applicable)
0 months
Number of Positions:
1
Union:
OPSEU Local 206
Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$42.24 - $53.28
Schedule
Work Days:
Monday to Sunday
Time of Day:
Days
Shift:
Hours - 7.5
Shift Start: (If applicable)
Reason for Posting:
Posting is for a new role
Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-07-21
Closing Date:
2026-07-28
Job Description
Unit Summary
The Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine program (HRLMP) is a collaborative program funded and operated jointly by the Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Josephs Healthcare. The program is committed to change and innovation through education service and research to bring the highest quality science into health care for the benefit of the community and to participate in the clinical application and interpretation of the science.
Position Summary
This position reports to the Core Laboratory Manager
The Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist performs a variety of Laboratory tests and duties in accordance with HRLMP policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but are not exclusive to:
Scheduling monitoring workflow reassigning staff as necessary to meet turnaround times
Operating and maintaining equipment including recognizing and troubleshooting failures taking corrective action and ensuring proper documentation
Maintaining all external QA activities within the department
Designing and coordinating implementation of new methodology/technology and necessary validation as per guidelines
Acts as a key resource to technical staff laboratory manager and medical staff on technical operation and theory of testing and results
Teaching of Residents from a variety of disciplines and MLT students
Qualifications
Medical Laboratory Technologist Certification (Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Sciences)
Member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO)
Current (minimum 3 years) experience in Core Laboratory – Hematology and Chemistry
Extensive knowledge and advanced technical expertise in Core Lab including related Quantitative Quality Control
Experience in instrument validation
A.R.T. in Chemistry B.Sc. or Bachelor of Technology degree
Demonstrated excellence in all aspects of communication
Demonstrated evidence of leadership skills and issue management
Demonstrated evidence of organizational and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to work in and foster a team environment
Demonstrated commitment to continuing education
High degree of Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Demonstrated knowledge of IQMH requirements – Quality Management System
St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.
