Laboratory Assistant I

Your Opportunity:

The consequential vacancy process may be used to fill any resulting vacancies. Important Information: Hours of work are 1500 start times including weekends. Operating 24/7, the DSC Pre/Post Analytics department in the Southern Alberta Hub Lab plays a key role in the delivery of customer-focused laboratory services & is vital to the operation of the laboratory. As a team member in this fast-paced and physically demanding environment, you will utilize skills in specimen distribution & processing, data entry, communication, customer service, and teamwork to meet operational requirements. Functions, responsibilities, and requirements of this position include abiding by the APL Values, Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility and Accuracy. Accurate transcription of patient demographics and tests into the LIS, including labelling specimens and requisitions. Receiving, processing, and sorting patient specimens and requisitions. Maintaining laboratory equipment. Preparing specimens for transfer/referral. Answering telephone inquiries. Provide high quality service to clients APL in an effective, efficient, and safe manner. Ability to listen, comprehend and respond to or relay information, directions, or questions in person, over the phone, or in writing in an accurate and concise manner. Other clerical duties as required. Assisting with the training of staff and students. Receptive, adaptable, and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. Other Information: As workload demands and operational requirements shift, the location, dates and/or hours of work may be changed. High endurance for standing and the ability to frequently push/pull a rolling cart weighing up to 200 lbs. Repetitive lifting of specimen transport containers weighing up to 40 lbs. is required.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification:
Laboratory Assistant I
• Union:
HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program:
DSC Pre Analytics
• Primary Location:
Diagnostic Scientific Centre
• Location Details:
As Per Location
• Multi-Site:
Not Applicable
• FTE:
0.70
• Posting End Date:
12-NOV-2026
• Temporary Employee Class:
Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available:
23-NOV-2026
• Temporary End Date:
19-NOV-2027
• Hours per Shift:
7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks:
2
• Shifts per cycle:
7
• Shift Pattern:
Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off:
As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary:
$25.91
• Maximum Salary:
$32.30
• Vehicle Requirement:
Not Applicable

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Analytical thinking, problem solving and communication skills. Adaptable/flexible in an environment of change and interruptions. Ability to give/receive feedback.

Experience in a Medical Laboratory within the last 2 years. Intermediate competency in Microsoft365, SharePoint and Teams. Experience with lifting (up to 40lbs) and maneuvering rolling carts (up to 200lbs). Capable of standing/walking for prolonged periods of time with manual dexterity. High levels of attention to detail. Basic computer knowledge with proficiency in data entry-Epic (Beaker) is preferred.