MTS Level 7 With a Market Adjustment to MTS Level 9 - Lead Laboratory Technologist - Diagnostic Services - Atlantic Veterinary College
$78,300 to $86,032 per annum, as per CUPE 1870
Diagnostic Services invites applications from experienced and motivated medical laboratory technologists to provide technical and related laboratory services in the discipline of Hematology.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The successful technologist will be primarily involved in routine processing of hematology, coagulation and cytology submissions. As a secondary role, the incumbent will also process biochemistry and urinalysis submissions from aquatic animals, livestock, companion animals, birds and wildlife.
The benchwork includes but is not limited to:
- Preparation and staining of blood smears, morphological evaluation of stained blood smears and automated analysis (Sysmex XN and HM5 hematology analyzers, Stago Coagulation analyzer, Cobas Pure, Cobas c501, VS2 and iSTAT chemistry analyzers, and Immulite endocrinology analyzer) of whole blood, serum and fluid samples
- Processing (including cytospin preparation) of fluid and cytology submissions and analysis of samples for coagulation and urinalysis is also required
- Blood banking submissions are also processed
- Daily running of Quality Control (QC) material, verification of QC protocols and troubleshooting QC materials and automated instruments are part of this position
- Entry of patient demographics and results in a Lab Information System are required
- Veterinary-specific training will be provided to the successful applicant
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) designation is required
- 3 years of related diagnostic experience, preferably in hematology are required
- Excellent organizational, computer and communication skills are required
- Experience in blood smear evaluation and with veterinary hematologic, biochemical and coagulation instruments as well as with cytologic preparation of fluids and tissues would be an asset
- Experience with quality control protocols and with ISO standards is desirable
- Good bench skills are essential
- The ability to work under minimal supervision, to multitask and to troubleshoot technical issues at the bench and instrument level is desirable
Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link below.
If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.
UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.
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