Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist, Immunopathology

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Union: OPSEU

Number of Vacancies: 1

New or Replacement: Replacement

Site: All Sites

Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Anatomic Pathology

Reports to: Senior Manager, Anatomic Pathology

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Salary Range: $44.66 - $56.30 per hour. Start rate non-negotiable.

Shifts: All Shifts 24/7

Status: Permanent Full Time

Closing Date: May 14, 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.

The division of Laboratory Medicine Program specializes in performing laboratory procedures for all disciplines and functions and ensuring the completion of assigned workload. As a valued member of Team LMP, you will play a key role in adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality.

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
• Observing and understanding Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Adhering to Hospital and departmental mission and value statements while maintaining patient confidentiality

• Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist program
• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (CMLTO)
• Five (5) years of recent laboratory experience in immunohistochemistry laboratory
• Thorough knowledge of the theory and practices of all laboratory procedures, instruments/equipment and special techniques (on-the-job experience)
• 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

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 https://hoopp.com/)
• Close 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 UHN's 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.