Research Lab Assistant - Brampton, Canada - William Osler Health System

William Osler Health System

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Brampton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career.

Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive.

As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities.

We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities.

Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment.

Join our team today

Job Description:

Accountabilities:

Coordinate and liaise with clinical research personnel for the collection and processing of bio specimens and tissues of patients enrolled in clinical trials
Biospecimen collection and processing for all clinical trials as per the study guidelines
Receiving and processing of tissues and slides from other hospital and research centres
Receiving and processing of slides from the Department of Pathology
Receive and unpack specimens delivered by pneumatic tube system, courier and hospital staff (and outpatients if required)
Prepare and ship samples to referral laboratories including documentation, labelling and packaging in shipping containers at suitable conditions to maintain specimen integrity
Collection and processing of laboratory samples and completion of corresponding requisitions for central laboratory submission
Labeling of blood collection tubes and aliquot tubes as per the study protocol
Attend the site initiation meetings and communicate any relevant information about the trial to Laboratory staff
Manage, log and store laboratory kits in the laboratory, monitors and maintains inventory
Order supplies such as dry ice, shipping boxes, maintain waybills and commercial invoices
Proper storage and discarding of specimens in accordance with retention policies and biohazard waste protocols
Performs temperature monitoring of refrigerators, freezers and incubators
Maintains confidentiality in accordance with Osler policy
Participates in site initiation visits and laboratory related training for the study
Other duties as assigned according to training and scope of practice
May be required to crosstrain into other laboratory areas based on operational need

Qualifications:

Successful completion of an Ontario secondary school diploma
Graduate of certified medical laboratory assistant/technician program/licensed phlebotomist preferred
Experience in clinical research and/or Clinical Research Certificate Program preferred
Transport of dangerous goods knowledge and training
Current certification and registration with MLPAO and/or CSMLS preferred
Minimum two years experience working in a hospital pathology laboratory setting is preferred
Knowledge of medical terminology preferred
Knowledge of Meditech, Paradigm, LabLion and Microsoft Office programs would be an asset
Excellent organization and communication skills
Proven ability to be a team player
Strong multitasking and problemsolving skills
Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and maintain high level of productivity, competence and professionalism
Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration

Additional Information

Application deadline:
August 18, 2023

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While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.