Posted 16 days ago
Laboratory Assistant
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary Laboratory Assistant at the CNF Central NL Regional Health Centre in Grand Falls-Windsor. The work covers specimen collection, handling, preparation, receipt and dispatch in a general duty laboratory, with computer work and possible support to the Pathologist at autopsies. The role involves rotating shifts, weekends and statutory holidays, with pay of CAD 23.11 to 27.07 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Specimen collection and handling
- Preparing specimens for analysis
- Receipt and dispatch of specimens
- Computer-based duties
- Assisting the Pathologist with autopsies and morgue duties
Requirements summary:
- High school diploma recognized by NL Department of Education
- Recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program
- Current CSMLS registration
- Transportation of Dangerous Goods certificates
- Strong communication skills
- Satisfactory conduct certificate from RCMP or local police
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-21
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, holidays, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CSMLS registration, Transportation of Dangerous Goods |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Medical Laboratory Assistant |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 995 |
| Zone: Central Zone Location: CNF - Central NL Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor Laboratory Assistant Central Zone - CNF Specimen Processing Temp Call-In NAPE LX |
|---|
| Hours | (12 hours, 8 hours, Other Shift, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Nights, Evenings, On-Call, Standby, Weekends) |
| Salary | LX19 (CAD23.11 - CAD27.07 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0030118 |
| Posted Date | 2026-10-22 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: The successful applicant will work in a general duty Laboratory performing all duties pertaining to specimen collection and handling. This includes preparing specimens for analysis and the receipt and dispatch of specimens. Depending on work site, may be required to assist the Pathologist with autopsies and other Morgue related duties. Duties will also require work with computers. The candidate will be required to rotate with other staff of the Laboratory with shift duties or rotate on weekends and statutory holidays as required. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person and family-centered care, demonstrates a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks, and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: • Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. • Completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistants program approved by Central Health. • Current and continued registration with the Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Sciences (CSMLS). • Certificates in Transportation of Dangerous Goods. • Demonstrated communication skills in the day-to-day interaction with patients, co-workers, and technologists. • Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (I-Care) • A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. • A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. |
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