Laboratory Technician V (Advanced Laboratory Technician), Genetics

Union: OPSEU
Number of Vacancies: 1
New or Replacement Position: Replacement 
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Genetics
Reports to: Senior Manager, Genetics & HLA
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: $35.93 - $41.37 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable
Shifts: All Shifts 24/7
Status: Temporary Full Time (1 year maternity leave)
Closing Date: March 31 2026

Position Summary
Join UHN's Laboratory Medicine Program, Canada's largest hospital diagnostic lab and a global leader in academic labs. With over 30 million tests per year and 1,300 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 an integral member of the Clinical Genetics laboratory team the Technician V (Advanced Laboratory Technician) performs a variety of support functions under a medical directive.

Duties

• Performing limited testing/reporting and pre-analytic tasks in assigned areas using accepted safety practices
• Following established procedures and guidelines; preparing, handling and dispensing tubes/reagents
• Performing report handling, statistics collection, and selected quality responsibilities
• Provide support for inventory, supply control and receiving
• Performing other duties related to a clinical genetics laboratory  
• Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality
• Performing cross-functional duties as assigned or requested
• Performing other duties related to and consistent with the job classification, as required