Work Hours: 8:30am- 5:00pm

Job Description: JD0620

Anticipated start date: November 1, 2025

This position falls within the Unifor Local 5555 Unit 1 Bargaining Unit as a Short-Term Employee appointment.

Project Description:

The McMaster Platelet Immunology Laboratory (MPIL) at the Michael G. DeGroote Centre for Transfusion Research (MCTR) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technican (MLA/T) to join our team. This role primarily involves clinical testing as well as occasional participation in research initiatives that advance knowledge in platelet immunology and transfusion medicine.

The successful candidate must be registered in good standing with the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) and possess a strong background in laboratory medicine. If you are passionate about laboratory medicine in both clinical and research settings, we encourage you to apply.

Job Summary:

Responsible for providing research support to faculty members in their research and teaching laboratory activities. This support includes performing standardized and non-standardized laboratory experiments and conducting literature searches for use in publications such as journal articles or papers. Works in a developing capacity with increased responsibility for performing a range of laboratory assignments under general direction.

Purpose and Key Functions:

• Perform various in-vitro and in-vivo procedures that are moderately complex and specialized.
• Provide recommendations for procedure modifications and development of the research protocol methodologies.
• Adapt and modify established methods, assays, techniques, and equipment for various laboratory and test procedures.
• Liaise with other laboratories, external departments, and agencies to coordinate resources and schedules to meet research objectives.
• Develop presentations and present information at meetings, seminars, and conferences.
• Recognize and investigate apparent reasons for obvious deviations in results obtained.
• Write a variety of documents such as technical and procedural sections for research reports and standard operating procedures.
• Observe details and maintain accurate records of experiments and results.
• Log samples and related pertinent information.
• Gather and compile experimental results and assist in the preparation of data for reports and publications.
• Use software to conduct moderately complex statistical analyses.
• Exchange technical and scientific information with others.
• Provide updates at research group meetings.
• Responsible for keeping laboratory facilities, equipment, and area in clean, safe working order.
• Assemble and adjust tests and laboratory equipment for experiments and procedures.
• Operate, adjust, and maintain a variety of laboratory equipment and scientific instruments.
• Ensue adequate supplies are available for experiments.
• Schedule laboratory equipment for use.
• Demonstrate and train others on experimental techniques and the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Prepare chemical reagents and biomedical media according to formulae and assume responsibility for accuracy in the preparation and standardization of solutions.
• Pipette a variety of reagents and media.
• Monitor supplies and order inventories.
• Responsible for the proper storage of materials and the appropriate disposal of waste.
• Adhere to standardized procedures and protocols when dispensing chemicals and base media.
• Input, maintain, and verify information in a variety of databases and spreadsheets.
• Conduct literature searches and write literature review summaries.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field of study.
• Requires 2 years of relevant experience.

Assets:

• The candidate must be a Registered Medical Laboratory Assistant/Technician (MLA/T) in good standing with the Medical Laboratory Professionals' Association of Ontario (MLPAO) or the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS)
• Phlebotomy and experience reporting through laboratory information systems such as Epic will be strong assets.
• Experience performing immunoassays, PCR and genotyping is preferred.
• A strong core knowledge of coagulation, transfusion medicine and immunology will be helpful.
• Must be able to multi-task and have excellent communication skills.

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

McMaster University is located on the traditional territories of the Haudenosaunee and Mississauga Nations and within the lands protected by the “Dish With One Spoon” wampum agreement.

The diversity of our workforce is at the core of our innovation and creativity and strengthens our research and teaching excellence. In keeping with its Statement on Building an Inclusive Community with a Shared Purpose, McMaster University strives to embody the values of respect, collaboration and diversity, and has a strong commitment to employment equity.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQ+.

As part of McMaster’s commitment, all applicants are invited to complete a confidential Applicant Diversity Survey through the online application submission process. The Survey questionnaire requests voluntary self-identification in relation to equity-seeking groups that have historically faced and continue to face barriers in employment. Please refer to the Applicant Diversity Survey - Statement of Collection for additional information.

Job applicants requiring accommodation to participate in the hiring process should contact:

• Human Resources Service Centre at 905-525-9140 ext. 222-HR (22247), or
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office at ext. 22207, or
• School of Graduate Studies at ext. 23679

to communicate accommodation needs.

This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.