Medical Laboratory Assistant - Histology

Position Details

Posting #: 32485
Department: Lab - Anatomical Pathology - Surgical
Employee Type: Regular, Full Time
If Temporary, Number of Weeks:
Union: OPSEU
Openings Remaining: 1

Schedule

Work Days: Monday to Friday
Time of Day: Days
Shift: 7.5 hour
Shift Start: Hours are subject to change based on operational requirements.
This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Charlton Campus (Hamilton Downtown)

Application Dates

Opening Date: 07/10/2025
Closing Date: 14/10/2025 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description

• Grade 12 education or equivalent
• Minimum OSMT certified
• Good interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated; able to prioritize activities
• Must be able to use initiative and work unsupervised
• Current experience in Histology environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Practical examination may be part of the interview process

• Preparation of Reagents
• Retrieval of slides and blocks
• Shipping of slides and blocks
• Computer entry
• Filing of blocks, requisitions and slides
• Weighing out buffer salts
• Equipment maintenance
• Organization of requisitions and blocks
• Troubleshooting the reconciliation of requisitions and blocks
• Maintenance of all temperature charts
• All other duties as assigned.

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of SJHH.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHH is committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.