Requisition ID: 387699
Position Number: 20078274
Posting End Date: September 10, 2025
City: Winnipeg
Employer: Shared Health
Site: Shared Health - Cadham Provincial Laboratory
Department / Unit: SH Perinatal Chemistry CPL
Job Stream: Non-Clinical
Union: MAHCP
Anticipated Start Date: 10/20/2025

POSITION OVERVIEW

Reporting to the Chief Technologist, the Technical Supervisor oversees daily operations in the Perinatal Chemistry section including specimen receiving and program specific screening using manual and automated lab developed and kit-based testing platforms. The employee provides technical expertise and rotates on benches as required.

EXPERIENCE

• Significant recent experience working in Perinatal Chemistry including Newborn Screening and Maternal Serum Screening essential.
• Experience in FIT Colon Cancer Screening essential.
• Significant recent experience performing and interpreting mass spectrometry, immunoassays, HPLC, and molecular procedures essential.
• Significant experience in total quality assurance procedures and practices, including quality control essential.
• Experience writing technical procedures essential.
• Labware Laboratory Information System (LIS) experience essential.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Training and teaching experience directly related to the position’s requirements essential.

EDUCATION (DEGREE/DIPLOMA/CERTIFICATE)

• Successful completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology program essential.
• Successful completion of the CSMLS Prior Learning Assessment process for a discipline specialty, as deemed by the Employer, may also be considered.
• B.Sc. preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of laboratory technique and theory, including mass spectrometry, immunoassays, HPLC, and molecular procedures essential.
• Knowledge and understanding of privacy legislation including 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 and Westgard Rules essential.
• 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 integrating new technologies and procedures across Perinatal Chemistry subsections essential.
• Ability to identify, solve, and refer technical problems essential.
• Strong leadership skills essential.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team environment essential.
• Excellent organizational skills essential.
• Strong computer skills and proficiency in Labware LIMS and Microsoft Office, including Excel data analysis essential.
• Ability to work independently and follow detailed instruction essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Working overtime and holidays may be required.
• Exposure to all laboratory hazards and dangers. For further details, refer to the Job Hazard Analysis Assessment for this position.
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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