Laboratory Samples Reception Associate

At the Vitrolife Group, we work every day to unlock the full potential of science and technology to reduce the barriers towards building a family. Together we help our customers and their patients to fulfill the dream of having a baby.

Location:  On-site only (Mississauga, ON)

The job includes but not limited to specimen reception and inspection as well as entering data into the reporting system, recording incidences, receiving/recording consumables, receive, clean and assemble kit components, and other needed responsibilities to support Canada. 

Key Responsibilities

• Follow the laboratory's procedures for specimen handling and maintaining records of patient test results.

• Adhere to the laboratory's quality control policies and procedures.

• Assemble and/or disassemble kit trays and materials as needed.

• Clean and maintain the sample receiving area so that it can function in a neat and orderly manner.

• Identify problems that may adversely affect test performance and either must correct the problems. 

• Document all corrective actions taken when test systems deviate from the laboratory's established performance specifications.

• Provide assistance to the Laboratory Technologists as needed.

• Responsible for handling documentation requirements

• Outsourcing and overseeing of sample reception area.

• Providing administrative support to the laboratory team

• Ensuring accuracy and proof-reading any company documentation prior to registering the data in the software

• Entering and updating client data where required using the proper software.

• Registering non-conformities related to pre-analytical steps.

• Must be able to lift up to 50lbs.

• Other duties as assigned or needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in related fields is preferred.

• More than 1 year of experience in the same or similar role in a laboratory.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

• Medical, Dental, Vision

• Basic Life and AD&D Coverage

• Voluntary Life Insurance

• Long-Term Disability

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• RRSP with Employer Match

An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, where applicable and permitted by law. In accordance with Canadian employment and immigration requirements, all individuals hired must provide satisfactory proof of their identity and authorization to work in Canada prior to commencing employment.

Vitrolife Group is a global provider of medical devices and genetic services. Based on science and advanced research capabilities, we develop services and products for personalized genetic information and medical device products. We support our customers by improving their clinical practice for the patient's outcome of fertility treatment.

We are currently approximately 1 100 colleagues worldwide, with headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. Vitrolife Group's products and services are available in more than 110 countries through our own presence in 30 countries and a network of distributors. Vitrolife Group is a sustainable market leader and aims to be the preferred partner for IVF-clinics by providing superior products and services with the vision of fulfilling the dream of having a baby. The Vitrolife share is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.