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LABORATORY ATTENDANT -Toxicology

Job ID:
56242
Organization:
Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services
Division:
Centre of Forensic Sciences
City:
Toronto
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent
Job code:
15502 - Laboratory Attendant 2
Salary:
$22.76 - $24.92 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Do you have experience working in a laboratory setting? Do you have a keen attention to detail and the ability to work with and handle blood and other body fluids? If so, then join our team that strives to enhance public safety in Ontario!

About the job

You will:
• receive case specific items and documents
• organize and maintain storage areas, such as freezers and refrigerators
• pack items for shipping or for disposal
• maintain continuity records
• enter data and retrieve data from the Laboratory Information Management System
• collect, clean, dry and sterilize glassware
• prepare sample collection tubes
• handle bio-hazardous material in accordance with universal precautions

What you bring to the team


Laboratory and skills:

You have:
• laboratory skills to receive, handle, store, ship and dispose of items.
• knowledge of the procedure for cleaning, drying and sterilizing laboratory glassware
• knowledge of requirements for the continuity of items and proper exhibit handling to maintain integrity of items and avoid contamination
• knowledge of specialized laboratory information management systems
• knowledge of universal health and safety precautions

Other Essential skills:

• You have interpersonal and communication skills to effectively interact with staff members and clients and to respond to requests
• You have computer skills using email, word processing, databases and spreadsheet software
• You have reasoning skills to work independently, to make decisions and to consult procedural manuals

Additional information:

Apply by:
Monday, August 19, 2013 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
  • 1 English Permanent, 25 Morton Shulman Avenue , Toronto, Toronto Region, Canadian Police Information Centre (CPIC) Screening Requirement
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Science and Engineering
Posted on:
Friday, August 2, 2013

Note:

  • The successful candidate will be required to undergo a satisfactory criminal reference check prior to the commencement of employment.
  • T-SL-56242/13


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