Medical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Genetics Laboratory

Who We Are

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is a world-class academic health sciences centre located in the southwestern Ontario city of London. Just two hours from Toronto and two hours from Detroit, London features a beautiful and walkable downtown core located on the Thames River, a vibrant culinary scene and scores of activities that highlight local arts, culture and music. As one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching hospitals, LHSC delivers world-class care and experiences, built on our commitment to excellence in research, innovation, and learning. In partnership with our communities, we design and advance healthcare to support the wellness of the populations we serve. LHSC delivers both local and regional services, including the Children’s Hospital, within a large geographic area. LHSC is known for its great people and great care, with a workforce of close to 15,000, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care while partnering with communities to transform health, one life at a time.

Posting Period

Open:         November 5, 2024

Deadline:    December 5, 2024

This position is covered by a collective agreement.  

Job Summary

Medical Laboratory Technologist - Molecular Genetics

As a member of PaLM, the Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) works under the supervision of the Manager for the Molecular Diagnostics Program in coordination with the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologists. MLTs in the Molecular Genetics laboratory are part of a dynamic, engaging and academically focused clinical laboratory providing genetic testing services for patients in Ontario, across Canada and globally.  As a leading centre in Ontario, our team supports Ontario Health with provincial testing for many constitutional disorders including the Ontario Epilepsy Genetics Testing Program.  The Molecular Genetics Laboratory offers a multidiscipline service supporting oncologists, pathologists, paediatricians, geneticists, haematologists, and neurologists, among others for diagnosis, prognosis and/or directing treatment of their patients.

Staff in PaLM may be assigned to London Health Sciences Centre (University Hospital, Victoria Hospital), St. Joseph’s Health Care, or other sites as required.

What we offer:

• Regular Full-Time or Part-time
• Rate of Pay: $36.84 - $50.24 per hour
• Health and Dental Benefits & Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Career development and training opportunities
• Employee Wellness Initiatives

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) with licensure to practice relevant specialties in molecular genetics/cytogenetics
• Certification with C.S.M.L.S or equivalent
• Recent work experience with clinical genetic technologies including:
  • DNA/RNA extraction from various sample types
  • PCR (Real Time and Conventional), MLPA
  • Nucleic Acid Sequencing
  • VNTR analysis
  • Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
  • Robotic Sample Handling
  • In silico analysis of nucleic acids
  • Other technologies that are routine or new
• Ability to work 24/7 shifts
• Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision 
• Demonstrated accuracy and organizational skills
• Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both verbal and written) as well as conflict resolution skills 
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, communication and conflict resolution skills
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate, develop and maintain effective relationships within healthcare teams
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to patient and staff safety at LHSC
• Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC's Vision, purpose and Values
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Teaching, Learning and Research

London Health Sciences Centre is proudly one of Canada’s largest acute-care teaching and research hospitals. LHSC has an unwavering commitment to lifelong learning, with education agreements in collaboration with over 55 schools, hospitals, and community agencies from across Ontario, Canada and internationally; among our many education partners, our three regional partners are Western University, Fanshawe College, and Thames Valley District School Board. LHSC provides students with a place that they can learn and discover knowledge and skills to take them forward in their careers as health care professionals. Approximately 1400 Nursing, Allied Health and other students ranging from secondary school to university graduate level programs receive training at LHSC every year. As an employee of LHSC, you will be expected to engage in role-related teaching, professional development, and research activities in addition to standard position duties and responsibilities.

If interested in this role, please apply with a resume that outlines all current and previous experience relevant to the position.

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from equity-denied groups including Indigenous people, racialized people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. LHSC is also committed to ensuring an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. Upon individual request, we will endeavor to remove any barrier to the hiring process to reasonably accommodate candidates, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a fair, consistent and equitable recruitment approach. Should any applicant require accommodation through the application, interview or selection processes, please contact Recruitment Services at 519-685-8500, extension #34321 or recruitment@lhsc.on.ca.

As part of the selection process applicants may be required to complete an examination or test. Please be advised that an internal reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.