Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist

Senior Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT)

MedNexus Health - Private Integrated Health Clinic
Moncton, New Brunswick
Part-Time or Full-Time | Permanent

Join MedNexus Health and bring your laboratory experience to a collaborative team helping shape our multidisciplinary health clinic and diagnostic laboratory.

Position Overview

MedNexus Health Laboratory is looking for an experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) to join our growing team in a part-time or full-time, permanent senior role. This role offers the opportunity to combine hands-on testing with technical problem-solving and quality improvement, while contributing your ideas as our laboratory continues to develop and grow.

As a Senior MLT, you will perform day-to-day laboratory work while supporting the team with workflow coordination, equipment performance, and quality control. You will collaborate closely with the Clinic & Lab Manager and laboratory colleagues and will receive support in carrying out your technical and quality-management responsibilities. You will be supported by an experienced team and external laboratory advisors who are available to provide one-on-one guidance as our services continue to grow. Our collaborative environment will give you opportunities to share your expertise, develop your skills, and help shape a high-quality laboratory service.

Key Responsibilities

Laboratory Operations & Workflow

• Perform routine and specialized laboratory testing, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and timely results.
• Coordinate daily laboratory workflow, identify challenges, and recommend improvements.
• Support the implementation of new testing, instrumentation, and diagnostic services.
• Collaborate with laboratory and clinical staff to ensure quality patient care.

Quality Control, Calibration & Equipment Management

• Lead equipment calibration activities, including scheduling, performance, verification, and documentation.
• Perform, review, and approve quality control (QC) results in accordance with established procedures.
• Investigate QC failures, troubleshoot equipment issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and participate in method verification and equipment validation.
• Escalate significant or unresolved technical concerns to the Clinic/Lab Manager.

Quality Assurance, Policies & Compliance

• Support the laboratory's Quality Management System and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide technical input into laboratory policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and work instructions.
• Maintain accurate QC, calibration, maintenance, and testing records.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, audits, and accreditation preparation.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laboratory safety and regulatory standards.

Inventory & Supply Management

• Monitor inventory, reagent levels, expiration dates, and supply requirements.
• Provide input into purchasing and ordering decisions based on laboratory needs.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, manage costs, and improve inventory efficiency.

Technical Support & Collaboration

• Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory colleagues.
• Assist with orientation and technical training of new laboratory personnel.
• Collaborate with the Clinic & Lab Manager to improve laboratory operations and maintain high quality standards.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Experience & Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the New Brunswick Society of Medical Laboratory Technologists (NBSMLT).
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Experience in hematology and clinical chemistry is considered a strong asset.
• Demonstrated experience with laboratory equipment calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and quality control evaluation.
• Experience in supporting reviewing QC trends, investigating failures, and documenting corrective actions is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS), and Microsoft Office is considered an asset.
• Experience with inventory management and laboratory supply coordination is considered an asset.

Qualifications

• An experienced Medical Laboratory Technologist who brings care, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to their work.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in quality control principles, laboratory calibration, and equipment performance.
• Ability to organize daily workflow, prioritize competing demands, and adapt to changing laboratory needs.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly regarding documentation and quality assurance.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, collaborate with colleagues and management, and seek guidance when needed.
• Comfortable taking initiative and contributing ideas in a developing laboratory environment.
• Adaptable, resourceful, and committed to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, accuracy, confidentiality, and quality laboratory services.
• Proficiency in English is essential due to operational requirements.

Schedule & Location

• Flexible part-time or full-time hours are available. The schedule is generally Monday to Friday, with occasional evening shifts as required. No statutory holiday shifts are required.
• The schedule will be determined in collaboration with the employer, taking operational requirements into consideration.
• The successful applicant will work primarily in person in Moncton, New Brunswick, with some flexibility for occasional remote work to support the team's needs.

Why You Should Join Our Team

• Be part of a growing laboratory and multidisciplinary clinic where your experience, ideas, and contributions are valued.
• Help shape laboratory services in collaboration with the Clinic & Lab Manager and laboratory team.
• Work in a supportive, collaborative environment alongside a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Enjoy a schedule with no statutory holiday shifts.
• Receive health and dental benefits and participate in an RRSP program.

If you are passionate about hands-on laboratory work, enjoy sharing your knowledge, and want to contribute to high-quality patient care, we encourage you to apply. We welcome candidates who bring diverse strengths and experience, a willingness to learn, and a desire to make a meaningful contribution to our team.

Compensation

We offer a competitive compensation package within the range of $41.26-$51.42 per hour. Placement within the range will be determined based on the successful candidate's experience, qualifications, and relevant skills.

Anticipated Start Date: To be discussed with the successful candidate.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Reports to: Josée Levesque, Clinic & Laboratory Manager