Medical Laboratory Technologist I

Location:

Calgary, AB, CA, T3N 1S5

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 7459

Employment status: Regular full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-08-04
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: $36.55

Application deadline: 2025-07-22

This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

Application requirements:

Your up-to-date resume.
Job specific cover letter.
We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.

Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page.

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Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

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About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a regular full-time Medical Laboratory Technologist I to join our dynamic Testing team.

The Testing team is an integral part of the supply chain. They perform extensive testing on donated blood for the infectious diseases and blood groups. These testing services help ensure a safe and secure blood supply that protects donors and recipients. Every unit is tested so we can ensure a safe supply chain to every patient. In this role, you will perform routine Blood Group Serology (BGS), Serological Transmissible Diseases (TD) and/or Nucleic Acid Transmissible Diseases (NAT) testing by following operating procedures and recording all related quality control/assurance activities.

Formula for success

Drawing on your experience, you will receive, access and prepare specimens for testing; you will also perform required testing on reference and perinatal specimens.
Applying your incredible attention to detail and organizational skills, you will evaluate testing, prepare reports and communicate results to customers.
Utilizing your knowledge in testing, you will perform antibody identification by various test methods, and perform phenotype testing of patient samples.
Drawing on your experience in the laboratory, you will perform serological investigation of transfusion reactions, as well as preparing appropriate quality control testing on reagents used.
You will maintain all equipment and laboratory areas.

Desired education and skills

Degree or Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology.
Current MLT (ACMLT) practice permit.
Experience with Transfusion Medicine/Red Cell Serology is an asset.
Experience with current laboratory information system is an asset.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent customer services skills.
Ability to work accurately with attention to detail, strong organization and time management skills.
Superior problem solving and decision-making skills.

What we offer you:

3 weeks' vacation.
Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
Defined benefit pension plan.
Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect 

Shifts/hours – must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs; length of shifts can vary. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. The department is staffed from Monday to Saturday between the hours of 7am to 9pm.
Physical requirements – ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.)

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.

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