Laboratory Technician jobs in Kitchener, ON

About the company

Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health is a premier fertility health centre in Canada exclusively focused on reproductive medicine and women’s health. Since 2016, we have built a reputation as the leader in innovation, education, and communication for best in class, inclusive, humanized fertility and reproductive care. Anova Fertility is known for its collaborative and holistic approach, leveraging an award-winning, multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including Reproductive Endocrinologists, OB/GYNs, Family Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurses, and other healthcare professionals. Our high-functioning team strives to provide exceptional patient care through advanced fertility treatments and personalized treatment plans.

About the position

The Medical Laboratory Technician (Andrology) reports to the Laboratory Supervisor and supports our Andrology, Phlebotomy, and IVF laboratories by performing procedures associated with the diagnostic and therapeutic treatment services provided by Anova. Primary responsibilities include processing and analyzing semen specimens for male fertility assessments and treatments, while secondary responsibilities include collecting blood and other specimens from patients in a timely manner; and maintaining patient records, lab documents, log sheets, and chart results. Rotation on the schedule for long weekends and statutory holidays will be a requirement for this position. Crucially, you will share the Founder, Dr. Marjorie Dixon’s commitment to being the gold standard for successful reproductive health and fertility centres.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

General

· Collaborates effectively with colleagues across departments

· Consistently arrives at work, appointments, meetings, and events on time

· Writes clearly and informatively and edits work for spelling and grammar

· Handles expected share of workload at required quality level (productivity)

· Maintains confidentiality and security of business and patient information

· Complies with policies and standards, as amended from time to time

· Completes all required training to perform job duties effectively

Role-specific

· Plans carefully to ensure that procedures are performed efficiently

· Explains process of specimen collection to patients in calm and friendly way

· Carries out semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and related laboratory procedures

· Prepares sperm specimens for procedures like IUI and IVF

· Collects, freezes and stores sperm samples in containers, at required temperature

· Matches laboratory forms to specimens, labels these, and packages for transport

· Checks all test requisitions or computer label to ensure 100% accuracy

· Maintains equipment and ensures accuracy and reliability of laboratory procedures and results, as part of Quality Control

· Conducts quality tests and carries out various laboratory procedures as per protocols

· Performs audits of equipment to ensure that this functions correctly

· Assists with maintenance of equipment and cleaning of laboratory

· Adheres to standardized infection control protocols

· Identifies abnormal patient conditions and alerts supervisor, physicians, or nurses

· Maintains patient result records, lab documents, log sheets, and chart results

· Helps prepare site for visits by certification and licensing entities

· Maintains clinical competence through practice, education, and research

Qualifications

· At least one (1) year of experience working in clinical laboratory, specifically in semen analysis, sperm cryopreservation, and related laboratory procedures

· Medical Laboratory Technician diploma

· Current CSLMS or MLPAO certification required

· Documented training in all areas of clinical laboratory

· Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements

· Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

· Working knowledge of relevant software applications

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Profile

· Driven – you’re a responsible and organized professional and a rockstar in your chosen field

· Compassionate – you are empathic with patient needs and concerns, and you understand confidentiality

· Accountable – you are a gem and accountable for being consistent and delivering best-in class-service, and you take pride in your work

· Unfazed under pressure – you put the puck in the net when expectations are high and you thrive in a patient-facing environment

How to apply

If you are eager to grow within a company, be part of an award-wining team, and believe you are the right fit, please submit your CV to career@anovafertility.com. While we appreciate your interest, only qualified applicants who are being considered will be contacted.

Anova Fertility is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities, and accommodations are available throughout all stages of the recruitment process.

In compliance with the new Employment Standards Act (ESA) guidelines regarding the use of artificial intelligence, please note that while some recruitment platforms may use AI features to assist with initial screening based on job requirements, these tools are only used to help streamline the process. All final candidate evaluations and selection decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring team.

Position Status:
This position is a new role

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those candidates who are shortlisted for further consideration will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-Time and Casual

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent, Casual

Pay: $22.00-$24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care

Application question(s):

• Are you able to commute to our clinic?
• Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
• This role requires coverage across our Waterloo and Guelph branches, with occasional support needed in North York. Are you comfortable traveling between these locations and working across multiple sites as required?

Experience:

• Clinical laboratory: 1 year (required)
• Andrology: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person