Medical Laboratory Technologist Cancer Genetics - Vancouver (Casual)

Medical Laboratory Technologist Cancer Genetics - Vancouver (Casual) The Medical Laboratory Technologist, Cancer Genetics performs established and/or new clinical genetic procedures in accordance with established protocols including all safety procedures. Discover your perfect blend of career growth, lifestyle, and community in the stunning Fraser Valley Abbotsford. We’re looking for passionate and meticulous Medical Laboratory Technologists both seasoned and new graduates who want more than just a job — they want a career they can shape and a life they can love.    Why Vancouver?  Nature at Your Doorstep: Wake up to breathtaking mountain views, endless hiking trails, lakes, and outdoor adventures — all without sacrificing the comforts of a thriving, growing community  Affordability & Space: Enjoy larger living spaces and affordable housing compared to the city, perfect for setting down roots or starting a new chapter.  Easy Access: Stay connected — Vancouver is just a drive away for big-city amenities, while you enjoy peace, fresh air, and a true sense of community daily.  Why Join Us?  Build Your Seniority & Leadership Skills: Take initiative, showcase your leadership, and be part of a team that values growth, mentorship, and resourcefulness.  Grow Your Network: Work closely with a wide variety of healthcare professionals. Build strong relationships, strengthen your skills, and become a key player in a connected, supportive network. Sharpen Your Toolkit: The hospital in Chilliwack encourages innovation, communication, problem-solving, and leadership. You'll be empowered to take initiative, find creative solutions, and make a real impact every day.  Mentorship and Development: Join a team committed to your success. Receive mentorship, leadership coaching, and opportunities to develop into senior roles.  Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable schedules and a pace of life that lets you truly balance your career goals with personal wellness.  Be part of an amazing team that really emphasizes quality and patient care:  Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS) works collaboratively with partners such as, Fraser Health , Vancouver Coastal Health and Providence Health Care, to ensure the laboratory system is meeting the needs of British Columbians  Competitive Compensation & Comprehensive Benefits: We provide a highly competitive compensation package, with hourly wages ranging from $41.89 to $52.29, based on experience and qualifications.  Move with Ease: Depending on your location, you may qualify for financial moving support to help make your transition smooth and stress-free. Let us take care of the details so you can focus on your exciting new opportunity!   What You’ll Do   As a key part of our Cancer Genetic  laboratory team, you will:  Performs clinical genetic procedures in Molecular and/or Cytogenetics on an extended bench rotation, following established protocols, such as in-situ hybridization procedures, deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA) extraction and quantification, polymerized chain reaction (PCR) and reverse transcriptase (RT)-PCR analysis, culture, harvest, preparation and chromosome analysis of bone marrow, blood and solid tumours, and preparation of karyotypes. Performs a variety of quality assurance and quality control duties including ensuring equipment is operating according to established standards by performing duties such as ensuring required validation, calibration and maintenance is completed according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), repairing equipment and/or initiating repair, checking equipment records for documentation of maintenance and completion of servicing.  Recognizes malfunctions in equipment and initiates corrective action and forwards discrepancies/concerns to the Section Head. Provides input into the review of workload and advises on adjusting schedules according to workload to meet operational requirements. Participates in quality assurance programs for the Section through methods such as gathering data on turn around times for tests, monitoring performance indicators, quality control programs, and productivity indicators.  Monitors quality control procedures and preparation of control sera pools, prepares and checks statistics as required. Participates in the maintenance of SOPs for the Section by performing duties such as reviewing existing policy/procedures, drafting new policy/procedures and making recommendations to the Section Head. Participates in orientation and training of Student Technologists, Technologists, Residents, and Pathologists and competency-based training program for the section by demonstration and verbal instruction in the use of molecular and cytogenetic techniques. Participates in the evaluation of new products and equipment by performing duties such as testing and providing input to the Section Head. Assists with maintenance of a variety of records/databases, such as workload statistics, through methods such as gathering information, completing analysis and recording information. Maintains laboratory supplies by reordering according to established procedures. Performs other related duties as assigned. What you bring  Qualifications  Our ideal candidate is a dynamic individual with:  Successful completion of recognized competency assessment exam and registration in the fields of Cytogenetics  & Molecular Diagnostics in accordance with the Canadian Alliance of Medical Laboratory Professionals Regulators (CAMLPR) pathways, or current registration with the Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science. BSc plus graduation from a recognized Clinical Genetics program and two (2) years of recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience Field of practice: Clinical Genetics  Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the historic and ongoing impacts of settler colonialism and systemic racism on Indigenous Peoples within social and health contexts. This includes understanding how these factors contribute to current health disparities and barriers to care. Show a clear commitment to identifying, challenging, and eradicating Indigenous-specific racism and all forms of discrimination impacting equity-deserving groups within healthcare settings. This involves recognizing personal biases, institutional barriers, engaging in anti-racism education and training and advocating for systemic change.   Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of legislative obligations and provincial commitments within Provincial Lab Medicine Service contexts found in the foundational documents including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, BC Human Rights Code, Anti-racism Data Act and  how they intersect across the health care system.   Core Competencies   Brings an understanding of the Indigenous specific racism and the broader systemic racism that exists in the colonial health care structure and has demonstrated leadership in breaking down barriers and ensuring an environment of belonging. Embed Indigenous Cultural Safety and Humility into all aspects of work. This means creating an environment where Indigenous patients feel respected, valued, and understood. Foster trust through respectful communication, active listening, and honoring equity-deserving people's perspectives on health and wellness. Commit to ongoing education and training on Indigenous health issues, cultural safety, and DEI principles. Participate in workshops, cultural immersion experiences, and continuous professional development to stay informed and responsive to equity-deserving groups. Provide patient-centred care that respects Indigenous ways of knowing and healing, respects BIPOC experiences and world views ensuring that care plans are culturally relevant and holistic.   Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).   Skills & Knowledge   Demonstrated interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, patients and community health care partners, both verbally and in writing. Demonstrated attention to detail and organizational skills. Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, manage time, and work independently. Demonstrated knowledge of speciality area and current knowledge of the most recent advances in clinical genetics. Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment and use related software. Demonstrated ability to instruct. Demonstrated physical ability to perform the job. Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.  Demonstrates a commitment to beginning and/or continuing their personal learning journey related to Indigenous-specific racism and dismantling systems of oppression, as well as addressing racism more broadly. Shows willingness to articulate and share their learning experiences to contribute to a culture of motivation and inspiration among peers.    Demonstrates foundational knowledge of the social, economic, and political realities of settler-colonialism and its impacts on Indigenous peoples and equity-deserving groups within social and health contexts. Understands the impact of social determinants of health-on-health outcomes. Shows a commitment to learning about and upholding legislative obligations and provincial commitments outlined in foundational documents such as the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan, Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study, the BC Human Rights Code, Anti-Racism Data Act, and the Distinctions Based Approach  What we bring   Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.    Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.   Access to professional development opportunities through our 2,000+ in-house courses including a range of experience level, profession-specific, or other essential training on Indigenous Cultural Safety; Indigenous-specific anti-racism; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and accessibility, mental health and well-being, and more.  PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).   Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.    Job Type: Casual Wage: $41.89 - $52.29Hours/ Days of Work:  Start between 0700-0930, end between 1500-1730 (variable days) Location: 600 W 10th Ave Vancouver, BC V5Z 4E6 Cancer Genetics Vancouver BCC Labs Requisition:  205875E Apply today — your future is waiting! Should you be interested please apply online or contact [email protected] to learn more!  What we do    Provincial Laboratory Medicine Services (PLMS), part of Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), is at the forefront of diagnostic testing in BC, operating across 31 sites in the Lower Mainland and Central Coast. From hospitals to specialty labs within Vancouver Coastal Health, Provincial Health Services Authority, Fraser Health Authority, and Providence Health Care, our dedicated teams deliver fast, accurate results that drive critical patient care and medical innovation. Whether detecting diseases, guiding treatments, or supporting groundbreaking research, PLMS plays a vital role in advancing healthcare and saving lives across the province    PHSA plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Create equity – Be courageous.   Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services   PHSA is committed to anti-racism and equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently excluded groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.   One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes ongoing commitments to Indigenous recruitment and employee experience as well as dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya’k̓ula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at [email protected].   Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and exclusion faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and title of BC First Nations and self-determination of all First Nations, Inuit and Métis communities. PHSA is mandated to uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents  including the Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.