Posted 3 months ago
Laboratory Technologist III
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time permanent Laboratory Technologist III in Anatomical Pathology at the Health Sciences Centre. The role grosses surgical specimens, dissects tissue, prepares samples for histology, and handles specialized biological specimens under pathologist supervision. The posting states a salary of CAD 38.14 to 48.37 per hour (LX-32), 70 hours bi-weekly on day shifts, and a signing bonus of up to $10,000 plus relocation support.
Responsibilities:
- Gross surgical specimens under pathologist supervision
- Dissect surgical specimens and perform postmortem evisceration
- Prepare tissue for histologic processing
- Collect and handle blood, tissue and fine needle aspirate samples
- Maintain surgical pathology protocols, equipment and specimen billing
Requirements summary:
- Master's degree in Pathologist Assistant science
- Three years of pathology experience within last five years
- Current CCCPA Pathologist Assistant certification
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-07-28
- 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 | Senior |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 3+ years |
| Hours per week | 35 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none · ground: none |
| Work setting | Laboratory, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical moderate · lift 30 lb · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | CCCPA Pathologist Assistant certification |
| Education | Master’s degree (required) |
| Fields of study | Pathologist Assistant science |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre Laboratory Technologist III Laboratory Services - Anatomical Pathology Permanent Full-time NAPE LX 28082POS |
|---|
| Hours | 70 bi-weekly (8 hours; Days) |
| Salary | LX-32 (CAD38.14 - CAD48.37 per hour) The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] |
| Competition Number | VAC0027357 |
| Posted Date | 2026-07-29 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Job Summary The Laboratory Technologist III is an intensively trained medical laboratory health professional who provides anatomic pathology services. This position will be primarily responsible for the overall grossing of surgical specimens ensuring standards of practice under the direct supervision of the Pathologist and Division Manager. Duties also include, but are not limited to, describing gross anatomic features, dissecting surgical specimens, performing postmortem evisceration and dissection, preparing tissue for histologic processing and handling/collecting biological specimens such as blood, tissue, bone marrow toxicological material and fine needle aspirates for studies such as flow cytometry, muscle histochemistry, immunofluorescence, image analysis and immunohistochemistry. Administrative maintenance of surgical pathology protocols, specimen coding and billing, maintenance of equipment, teaching and other duties as assigned. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to): Constantly lifts/moves objects less than 10 lbs. and occasionally objects up to 30 lbs. Constantly stands, sometimes for extended periods, or sits for extended periods requiring constant repetitive movement. Also, constant bending or stretching and working in awkward positions. Constantly requires fine finger and precision work and requires the use of gross motor skills to perform with accurate control and steadiness. Visual concentration is required when performing procedures and auditory concentration is required to communicate and give information, to listen for alarms, timers, etc. Job Qualifications Master's Degree in Science in Pathologist Assistant is required. Minimum of three years of experience within the last five working in Pathology is required. Current and continuing certification with the Canadian Certification Council of Pathologists' Assistants (CCCPA) as a Pathologist Assistant is required. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required. |
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