Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

Are you passionate about helping people live their healthiest lives? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your contributions truly matter? If so, Medcan is the place for you! This job is for a current vacancy. **The Opportunity:** Medcan's Laboratory and Clinic Testing team is seeking a qualified and compassionate Medical Laboratory Technologist. The ideal candidate will have at least 1+ years experience in a Core Laboratory setting, quality control and assurance, instrument and assay validation, and specimen handling. This is a permanent Full-Time position scheduled for 8.5 hour shifts primarily between Monday to Friday within the hours of 6:30am and 7:30pm in the downtown Toronto clinic. This position maybe be required to work weekends on a scheduled basis. There is the occasional requirement to travel to the clinic in Oakville (2275 Upper Middle Road E.) and the upcoming Markham clinic (600 Cochrane Drive) for lab support. **What You'll Do:** Specimen Handling & Testing * Verify client identity and ensure all specimens are accurately labeled according to legal and laboratory requirements. * Prepare and process specimens for manual and automated testing in compliance with laboratory standards. * Perform, interpret, and release routine testing following SOPs, quality standards, and regulatory requirements. * Review and validate results, resolving critical values, delta checks, flags, and unexpected findings. * Investigate discrepancies, specimen issues, and unexpected/critical results; take corrective action and escalate when required. * Prepare and package specimens for transportation and manage send outs for external testing. Maintain accurate documentation and uphold patient confidentiality and data integrity. Quality, Safety & Compliance * Prepare and manage quality control, calibration, and reagent materials. * Perform, review, and troubleshoot QC and calibration results; identify trends and resolve failures. * Validate new QC materials and test assays. * Monitor environmental conditions (temperature, humidity) and maintain required records. * Identify incidents and non conformities, contribute to corrective action plans, and support continuous improvement. * Maintain complete technical documentation, including instrument logs, maintenance records, QC files, and deviation reports. * Participate in competency assessments, quality team meetings, and daily huddles. * Participate in audits, inspections, incident investigations, and CAPA activities. * Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on efficiency, standardization, and risk reduction. Follow all health, safety, and infection control policies. Instrumentation & Technology * Perform routine and advanced maintenance on laboratory analyzers; troubleshoot equipment and workflow issues. * Serve as a subject matter expert for complex assay, instrument, and workflow challenges. * Support evaluation, val