Posted 19 days ago
MLA Tech-FT Lab Central Rec and Access
@ Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
Ontario
Overview
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre is hiring a full-time Medical Laboratory Assistant to handle specimen accessioning, batching, dispatch and pre-analytical work in the central receiving lab. The role also covers equipment operation, troubleshooting, inventory, quality and biosafety compliance, and training staff. The posted salary range is $34.320 to 39.240, with a HOOPP pension plan where the employer contributes $1.26 for every dollar the employee contributes.
Responsibilities:
- Accessioning and receipt of specimens in Meditech
- Batching and dispatch of referral specimens
- Pre-analytical work across lab disciplines
- Equipment operation, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance
- Training and mentoring staff
Requirements summary:
- MLA diploma from an accredited college program
- MLPAO or CSLMLS certification
- Demonstrated commitment to patient and family centred care
- Good attendance record
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-19
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-19
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English, French |
| Licences & certifications | MLPAO, CSLMLS |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples, Racialized people, People with disabilities |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan |
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Full company description
Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is a 425-bed acute care facility and academic health sciences centre. As the only tertiary health care provider in the region, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre provides comprehensive care to more than 245,000 people in a region the size of France. TBRHSC teaches the next generation of health care providers and advances medical research through the Thunder Bay Regional Health Research Institute (TBRHRI). Patients benefit from interprofessional teams of dedicated health care providers and access to leading-edge medical technology and clinical trials. TBRHSC is proudly affiliated with Lakehead University and Confederation College and is a host training facility for students from the NOSM University, as well as other medical schools. TBRHSC operates on sacred land. We respectfully acknowledge that we work on the traditional lands of the people of Fort William First Nation. This land is the territory of the Anishinabek Nation and is home to the Robinson-Superior Treaty of 1850. Today, Thunder Bay is the home to many Indigenous Peoples from across Turtle Island and we are grateful to have the opportunity to work together in this community and on this territory. We are committed to embedding equity, diversity and inclusion in all the care, education and research that we do. We believe that our differences are key to our growth as an organization and a community, and to our ability to develop innovative approaches to deliver exceptional care to patients, every time.
- LinkedIn followers
- 9,265
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 1,687
- Reported office locations
- 980 Oliver Road, Thunder Bay, Ontario P7B 6V4, CA
- Other recorded names
- Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre
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Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre (TBRHSC) is a 425-bed acute care facility and academic health sciences centre. As the only tertiary health care provider in the region, Thunder Bay Regional Health Sciences Centre provides comprehensive care to more than 245,000 people in a region the size of France. TBRHSC teaches the next generation of health care providers and advances medical research through the…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 1,001-5,000 employees |
| Headquarters | Thunder Bay, Ontario |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 59 |
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Ref# 26OPP138
1 ‑ Full Time ‑ MLA Technician
Laboratory Central Rec and Accessioning
Why Join Us?
· Impactful Work: Your leadership will directly influence the quality of care provided to our patients and the
efficiency of our operations, in a values based team environment.
· Competitive Compensation: We offer a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary to attract
top talent.
· Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP): We are proud to participate in the Healthcare of Ontario
Pension Plan (HOOPP), offering our employees the security and peace of mind that comes with having
access to a pension plan. We understand the importance of financial well‑being and believe that a strong
pension recognizes our employees, like you, and provides a stable foundation for your future as part of our
overall compensation package. When you join, you automatically contribute to the Plan each pay period. As
your employer, we also contribute $1.26 for every dollar you contribute.
Joining our team means that you will be an integral part of achieving our mission, vision and values.
Our Mission: We provide quality Care to Patients and Families, supported and advanced by research, innovation
and education that is responsive to the needs of the peoples of Northwestern Ontario.
Our Vision: Exceptional care for every patient, every time.
Our Values: Diversity, Compassion, Excellence, Innovation, Accountability
About the role:
The Hospital strives to deliver care that is centred on patients and families. Patient and Family Centred Care (PFCC)
is the provision of care that is respectful of, and responsive to individual patient/family preferences, needs, and values
and ensures that those values guide all decisions. Creating a caring environment for patients and families ensures
continuity of care and fosters a learning environment. Applicants are required to have a demonstrated knowledge,
understanding and commitment to this care philosophy.
Qualifications:
Must have attained an MLA diploma from a college with an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program
including MLPAO or CSLMLS certification.
Duties may include the following:
* Accessioning/receipt of specimens (Meditech)
* Batching and dispatch of specimens, i.e., organization of referral specimens
* Pre analytical work in various lab disciplines, i.e. Flow Cytometry, POCT, Microbiology, Core lab, Pathology, etc., as
trained/required, i.e., specimen preparation and set up, storage
* Equipment operations (programming, loading), troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, i.e., centrifuges, track
system
* Troubleshooting problems, i.e., specimen rejection, safety reports, etc.
* Training and mentoring staff
* Inventory/supply receipt, storage, maintaining stock, etc.
* Environmental monitoring/recording, i.e., humidity, etc.
* Compliance with quality & safety protocols, i.e., biosafety, biohazardous containment level 2 zone, etc.
* Cleaning and decontamination of work areas
* Any other assigned duties
Salary Range: $34.320 to 39.240
The Health Sciences Centre strives to ensure the safety and security of the patients, visitors, employees and assets
financial and otherwise. All offers of employment to external candidates shall be conditional upon: a satisfactory
Criminal Records Check (CRC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions; and proof of
full vaccinations approved by Health Canada to Occupational Health & Safety. Candidates will have demonstrated
adherence to the Hospital's Code of Conduct. Regular attendance at work is imperative, therefore, all applicants will
have to demonstrate a good attendance record to be considered for this position.
We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work
environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a
workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible
minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply and self‑identify. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability
are available throughout the selection process. Additionally we are identified as an English/French speaking health
sciences centre and encourage bilingual candidates to apply.
If there are no qualified applicants for the above position, the Hospital may, at their discretion, train unqualified
individuals.
Interested applicants must submit a resume outlining relevant previous experience and training no later than
11:59p.m. on Monday, 26 October, 2026.
Internal applicants may apply via the job posting page on the iNtranet. External applicants must apply through our
website.
Posted: October 19, 2026
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