**Job Posting: Resource Laboratory Technologist**

**Company:** The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids)

**Location:** Toronto, ON

**About Us:**
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, SickKids is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. We lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research, and education.

**Position Description:**
The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) is currently seeking a Resource Laboratory Technologist to provide comprehensive technical expertise regarding testing, consultation, and education. This position supports a day shift, Monday to Friday, and will work in the Molecular Genetics Laboratory within the Division of Genome Diagnostics.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Provide specialized expertise regarding testing, calibration, operation, and maintenance of automated and manual testing.
- Participate in the development and evaluation of new methodologies and technologies.
- Provide training to technologists, students, and clinical fellows.
- Engage in workload activity measurement, quality control, and quality assurance programs.
- Maintain procedure manuals and ensure current laboratory practices and safety guidelines are followed.
- Perform analytical tests, assess, interpret and report results.
- Prepare and issue samples/products/specimens and maintain accurate laboratory records.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; perform laboratory tests within defined time expectations.
- Recognize failure, troubleshoot, document actions, and report issues to the supervisor.
- Assess results against diagnosis to ensure relevant results correspond with known patient data.
- Follow inventory control processes and communicate reagent and supply status.
- Participate in the development and support of policies and procedures within the Quality System.
- Follow health and safety procedures as per DPLM and Hospital guidelines.
- Perform quality control and document control results; recognize and address unusual QC results.

**Qualifications:**
- Bachelor of Science and/or diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology; Bachelor of Science MLS preferred.
- Registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO).
- Previous experience with DNA extraction, RNA extraction, and Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) is an asset.
- Comprehensive technical skills and minimum 5 years of recent experience in Molecular Genetics.
- Strong troubleshooting, decision making, and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, self-motivate, and adapt to new technologies and processes.
- Solid computer skills.
- Commitment to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives.

**What We Offer:**
- A commitment to continuing education and professional development.
- A welcoming environment focused on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.
- Employee wellness initiatives as part of our Staff Health and Well-being Strategy.
- A culture of safety for both patients and staff.
- The opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families.

**Employment Class:** Full-time

Join us at SickKids and contribute to our vision of Healthier Children. A Better World.