Assistant(e)-chef(fe) de laboratoire - Assistant Chief Technologist in Montréal

Company Overview: Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada provides ultra-specialized short-term orthopedic care to children in Quebec, other Canadian provinces, the United States and around the world. Affiliated with the Réseau universitaire intégré de santé et service sociaux McGill (RUISSS), the hospital promotes excellence and innovation in care, teaching and research. Working at Shriners Hospitals for Children - Canada means working in a patient and family centered care environment where there are many opportunities for professional development.

Status: Temporary full-time (35 hours/week) for a period of one (1) year, followed by a permanent part-time position (21 hours/week). Work Schedule: Day shift.

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Clinical Biomedical Laboratory Manager, the Assistant Chief Technologist is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of the Laboratory Information System (LIS) project (SIL-P). The incumbent plays a key role in system configuration, validation, integration, deployment, and ongoing support while coordinating project activities, user training, and operational readiness before, during, and after go-live. The role works closely with internal teams, provincial stakeholders, and third-party vendors to ensure successful implementation in accordance with accreditation, regulatory, and quality requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate activities related to the planning, configuration, testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance of the SIL-P Laboratory Information System.
• Participate in the programming and configuration of laboratory tests, profiles, rules, units of measure, reference ranges, and system parameters.
• Collaborate with interface teams in the configuration, integration, and validation of analyzers, middleware, EPIC, MUHC, and other connected systems.
• Validate HL7 message flows, document discrepancies, and assist in troubleshooting technical issues.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of development, testing, pre-production, and production environments.
• Coordinate testing, validation, and quality assurance activities with local, regional, and provincial project teams.
• Lead or participate in project meetings, workshops, technical committees, and status update sessions.
• Monitor project timelines, risks, dependencies, and deliverables.
• Prepare, maintain, and update technical, operational, and regulatory documentation, including documentation required for ISO 15189 compliance.
• Compile, validate, and submit data required for SIL-P project deliverables and templates.
• Develop and deliver training materials and provide support to clinical and technical users.
• Support go-live, stabilization, and post-go-live activities to ensure a smooth transition to operational use.
• Collaborate with Information Technology teams, laboratory personnel, CoSIL-P, MUHC, and external partners to ensure project success.
• Support laboratory business continuity while maintaining compliance with quality, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications:

• Medical Laboratory Technologist in good standing with the CSMLS or OPTMQ.
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience.
• Project Management certification.
• Education or relevant experience in Information Systems, Engineering, Health Informatics, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Strong understanding of laboratory operations, including test ordering, specimen workflows, and result reporting processes.
• Experience configuring and supporting healthcare software applications.
• Experience with middleware applications and laboratory instrument integrations.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Fluency in French (essential) and English, both spoken and written.

Asset:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of HL7 standards, interfaces, data mapping, healthcare integration concepts, and experience developing and executing system testing and validation activities.

Interested in working with us? Apply now!