Lab Technician (OPSEU LAB) - Genetics - Temporary Full Time - Day Shift - Toronto, ON

Purpose of the roleThe Lab Technician Genetics is responsible for the administrative duties relating to office management, kit inventory, specimen handling, primary processing and referrals of samples; ensures efficient pre-analytic workflows and quality processes required to meet our operational testing standards. Status: Temporary Full time (12 month contract)Schedule: Monday to FridayDiscipline: Genetics Vacancy status: This posting is for an existing position. Your responsibilities will include:• Perform a variety of medical genetic procedures as outlined in laboratory procedures manual.• Ensure accuracy and completeness of testing requests, perform data entry, and follow-up asnecessary.• Demonstrate knowledge of specimen handling requirements and prioritization of specimens andresults, following LifeLabs procedures.• Perform sample preparation and nucleic acid extraction from various sample types. Performinstrument maintenance and QC.• Assist with standard molecular lab applications, under the guidance of a medical laboratorytechnologist.• Maintain patient confidentiality.• Report unresolved problems to senior technologist or supervisor, as appropriate.• Prioritize work and respond to urgent or unpredictable demands for specimen processing or testing.• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and validations aimed at improving• Follow Universal Precautions in handling all specimens received in the laboratory What you will bring to the role:• Undergraduate degree in molecular biology preferred• Medical Laboratory Technician Diploma desired• Hands-on work experience in a clinical genetics or molecular genetics laboratory• Experience with standard molecular lab applications and instrumentation (eg. DNA extraction, micropipetting, PCR set up). Experience with complex data entry, sample processing and computer skills.