Specimen Container Handler

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratorytests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Specimen Container Handler is accountable to move empty Specimen Transport Container (STC) bags from Specimen Management back into the Distribution Centre area facilitating more efficient flow for Operations and Logistics. The role includes logging PSC requisitions, replacing in-use supplies for Direct to Test stations, delivering incoming mail to the mailroom, and preparing requested in-use supplies for transport to other locations.

Status: Regular Part-Time

Shift: Afternoon shift; flexible

Location: Toronto, ON
Number of positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Push or pull full rolling racks of empty STC bags out of Specimen Management into the Distribution Centre.
• Visually inspect each bag to ensure no specimens remain in the bag and ensure a minimum number of transport supplies are in the bag so that it is ready for re-use.
• Lift bags onto stationary storage racks and return rolling racks to vestibule area.
• Log receipt of incoming scanned requisitions.
• Deliver mail received in Specimen Management to the mailroom.
• Receive and fill requests for STC supplies and prepare for delivery to PSCs

What you will bring to the role:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations or specimen management would be an asset.
• Need physically fit to carry/lift/push/pull up to 5 to 50 lbs. on a repetitive motion.
• Flexible for weekdays and must be available on weekends (Saturday for now)
• Standing and walking work routine through out of the shift.
• Problem solving skills will be prime asset.

Working Environment: Distribution centre environment, may deal with biohazardous and chemical materials, consistent and repetitive lifting of up to 50 lbs (frequently above shoulder height), consistent standing and walking, frequent pushing and pulling of rolling racks. #IND

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!