Certifying Scientist - Positive
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Job Posting: Certifying Scientist - Positive
Where YOU work, makes a difference.
Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
Are YOU our next Certifying Scientist - Positive?
As a Certifying Scientist - Positive, you will be responsible for approval of results for all positive and negative tests, ensuring calibration, controls, and proper procedures are followed and chain of custody is appropriately maintained in accordance with SOP. Review and verify results of gas and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS and LC/MS/MS). Responsible for the performance and release of various laboratory tests following set procedures. Ensure all quality control checks and standards are run as required. Participate in all quality assurance programs and adhere to company and external regulatory bodies guidelines. Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as appropriate
As a Certifying Scientist - Positive, you will be responsible for approval of results for all positive and negative tests, ensuring calibration, controls, and proper procedures are followed and chain of custody is appropriately maintained in accordance with SOP. Review and verify results of gas and liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry (GCMS and LC/MS/MS). Responsible for the performance and release of various laboratory tests following set procedures. Ensure all quality control checks and standards are run as required. Participate in all quality assurance programs and adhere to company and external regulatory bodies guidelines. Perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as appropriate
Status: Permanent, Full Time (Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week)
Shift: Day Shift. Monday – Saturday; 8:00 am – 7:00 pm (rotating schedule)
Discipline: Toxicology-PRIVATE
Work Style: On Site
Shift: Day Shift. Monday – Saturday; 8:00 am – 7:00 pm (rotating schedule)
Discipline: Toxicology-PRIVATE
Work Style: On Site
Vacancy Type: New
Location: 245 Pall Mall Street, London, Ontario, N6P 1P4
Start Date: TBD
Internal Posting Deadline: Internal application to be received no later than June 18, 2026
Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:
- Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
- Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
- Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
- Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
- Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all
How YOU will make a difference:
- Handling controlled documents (e.g., chain of custody)
- Review calibration, quality control, EIA screening data and validity testing from screening batch
- Review quality control and patient values for acceptability of results
- Check chromatography for acceptability
- Verify data and information is correct on all documents and correct errors as necessary
- Review chain of custody and custody and controls forms
- Interpret data, enter, and approve results
- Certify adulterated, substituted, and invalid results
- Review and certify EIA screening data and validity testing data
- Ensure correctness of all documentation, information, and data
- Ensure sample identification is correct and specimen requirements are met according to established procedures
- Responsible for the follow-up on missing samples, documentation, and results in the respective department
- Perform patient’s sample testing and measurement using a variety of manual and automated procedures
- Record, interpret and/or approve test results according to established procedures in a timely manner
- Ensure that all abnormal Stat and critical results are handled as outlined in the department guidelines
- Sign-off on reports as required
- Consult with the department supervisor to assist with non-routine problems and concerns
- Ensure all inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous professional manner
- Ensure that Quality Control and Quality Assurance are run according to department policies and procedures
- Participate in external proficiency testing programs and inspections
- Follow guidelines as required by external regulatory bodies
- Responsible to follow all relevant pre and/or post analytical QA protocols as described in the company QA manual
- Observe and report all malfunctions with equipment and record all corrective action(s) taken
- Follow manufactures’ guidelines for the operation, maintenance, and minor troubleshooting and maintain all logbooks for routine equipment maintenance
- Participate in training staff as outlined in department procedure manuals
- Ensure adequate number of supplies are on hand and that validated in date reagents and testing kits will be used
- Ensure maintenance of inventory records
- Maintain confidentiality of appropriate documentation
What YOU bring to the role:
- 4 Year Undergraduate Degree or/and Bachelor of Science Degree in Biochemistry or similar area of study
- CSMLS Registration as a practicing Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing preferred
- Toxicology specific continuing education
- Clinical laboratory experience with experience using toxicology specific laboratory instruments and processes
- 1 to 2 years of related experience required
Technical Skills
- Demonstrated ability to correctly identify samples and ensure specimen testing requirements are completed following established procedures using manual and automated processes
- Ability to identify, observe and report all malfunctions with clinical instruments
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving ability
Social Process Skills
- Demonstrated success at building relationships and collaborating with a network of internal colleagues and subject matter experts
- Ability to work independently and effectively with minimal supervision focusing on results
- Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment
Pay rate: $32.00 -$34.50 per hour
The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.
We use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support aspects of our recruitment process, including application screening and candidate matching. These tools are designed to assist our team in reviewing applications more efficiently. All hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams, with human judgment applied at every stage.
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.
Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.
Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.