Posted 10 days ago
Medical Laboratory Technician / Assistant
@ adecco
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Adecco is hiring a temporary Medical Laboratory Technician in downtown Toronto for a 2-4 week onsite contract with a healthcare organization. The role covers specimen collection, sample processing, record keeping and laboratory support, with immunoassay experience required and a Monday to Friday daytime schedule.
Responsibilities:
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection
- Process biological samples for testing
- Maintain accurate patient and specimen records
- Conduct routine quality control activities
- Perform ECLIA and ELISA immunoassay testing
Requirements summary:
- Medical laboratory technician or assistant program completion
- Current MLPAO certification required
- At least 2 years recent phlebotomy experience
- Hands-on ECLIA and ELISA immunoassay experience
- Clinical or diagnostic laboratory experience preferred
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-30
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-15
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-30
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Job details
| Seniority | Mid level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | MLPAO certification |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Technology, Medical Laboratory Assistant, Healthcare laboratory |
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adecco
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | Düsseldorf |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 642 |
Toronto, ON (downtown)| Onsite | 2-4 week assignment
Are you an experienced laboratory professional with strong phlebotomy and specimen processing expertise? We are partnering with a healthcare organization in Toronto seeking a detail-oriented Medical Laboratory Technician to support laboratory operations during a short-term contract assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced clinical environment and enjoys contributing to quality patient care through accurate testing, documentation, and laboratory support activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform venipuncture and specimen collection using established laboratory and safety protocols.
- Process biological samples, including labeling, preparation, centrifugation, and distribution for testing.
- Maintain accurate records of patient information, specimens, and test results.
- Conduct routine quality control and quality assurance activities to support laboratory standards.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, performing basic troubleshooting when required.
- Support inventory management, ordering, and laboratory supply organization.
- Prepare samples for internal testing and external laboratory submissions.
- Assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and organized laboratory environment.
- Perform specialized immunoassay testing using ECLIA and ELISA methodologies.
Qualifications
- Completion of a Medical Laboratory Technician, Medical Laboratory Assistant, or related healthcare laboratory program.
- Current MLPAO certification is required.
- At least 2 years of recent phlebotomy experience.
- Prior experience working in a clinical or diagnostic laboratory setting is preferred.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience performing immunoassays using ECLIA and ELISA platforms.
- Knowledge of laboratory quality standards, specimen handling procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a regulated healthcare environment.
- Professional communication skills and a patient-focused mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team.
Assignment Details
- Location: Toronto, Ontario (TTC subway accessible)
- Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
- Duration: 2-4 week temporary assignment, some potential to extend
- Schedule: Daytime hours, Monday to Friday, with flexibility as operational needs require
If you have the required laboratory experience and are available for an immediate short-term opportunity, we encourage you to apply.
Only candidates meeting the mandatory certification and immunoassay experience requirements will be considered.
Vacancy Status: This posting is for an existing vacancy.
At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.
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