Technical Specialist - Mass Spectrometry
Requisition ID: 385516
Position Number: 21002330
Posting End Date: August 4, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Department / Unit: SH Perinatal Chemistry CPL
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/22/2025 - 08/13/2026
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Other Working overtime, weekends, and holidays may be required
Work Arrangement: In Person
Daily Hours Worked: 8.00
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Salary: $40.729, $42.598, $44.547, $46.658, $48.861, $51.174
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Technical Specialist/Supervisor, and/or the Chief Technologist, the incumbent specializes and works in the various sub-sections of the Perinatal Chemistry section on a rotational basis and performs a variety of technical duties.
Experience
- Three years of experience in Public Health Laboratory desired.
- Three years of experience in Perinatal Chemistry desired.
- Laboratory Information System (LIS) experience desired.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program essential.
- B.Sc., preferred.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Licensure with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Manitoba (CMLTM).
Qualifications and Skills
- Knowledge of laboratory technique and theory essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of privacy legislation such as The Personal Health Information Act (PHIA) essential.
- Knowledge of medical and technical terms essential.
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in the laboratory setting essential.
- Knowledge of total quality assurance procedures and practices, including quality control, reagent/calibrator/QC stock maintenance and crossovers essential.
- Knowledge of routine Newborn Screening, Maternal Serum Screening, and Fecal Immunochemical Testing.
- Must be able to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions essential.
- Ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment essential.
- Ability to assist in the integration of new technologies/procedures in the various Perinatal Chemistry subsections.
- Excellent critical thinking skills with the ability to identify, solve, and refer technical problems.
- Concise and accurate verbal and written communication skills essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment are essential.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills essential.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word) and data analysis using Excel essential.
- Ability to work independently and follow detailed instruction essential.
Physical Requirements
- Anticipated shift: days; other shifts.
- Working weekends, evenings, and stat holidays may be required.
- Exposure to all hazards and dangers if incumbent is working in a laboratory. For more definitive information, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment of this position within the specific laboratory.
This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.
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