Charge Medical Laboratory Technologist, Microbiology

The University Health Network, where “above all else the needs of patients come first”, encompasses Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute and the Michener Institute of Education. The breadth of research, the complexity of the cases treated, and the magnitude of its educational enterprise has made UHN a national and international resource for patient care, research and education. With a long tradition of ground-breaking firsts and a purpose of “Transforming lives and communities through excellence in care, discovery and learning”, the University Health Network (UHN), Canada’s largest research teaching hospital, brings together over 16,000 employees, more than 1,200 physicians, 8,000+ students, and many volunteers. UHN is a caring, creative place where amazing people are amazing the world.

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 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.

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.

• 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.

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.