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Technical Assistant - Microbiology - Laboratory

@ Island Health

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Victoria, British Columbia

1+ years experience
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Overview

Island Health is hiring a Technical Assistant in microbiology for its laboratory on Vancouver Island. The role takes blood and specimens from patients, prepares and plates samples and media, and performs basic lab tests such as urine dipstick and glucose testing. The posting requires Grade 12 and a recognized lab assistant program plus one year of recent related experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Draw blood from patients
  • Collect, prepare and store specimens for analysis
  • Prepare media and plate specimens
  • Perform lab tests such as urine dipstick and glucose testing

Requirements summary:

  • Grade 12 and a recognized lab assistant training program
  • One year of recent related experience
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
  • Ability to type 25 wpm
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-11-03
First seen by our source
2026-11-04
Source record updated
2026-11-04

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Experience1+ years
Travelair: none · ground: none
Work settingHospital or clinic, Laboratory
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsLab Assistant training program
EducationHigh school (required)

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Island Health

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Company size10001+
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Job description

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient & staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to Unit Co-ordinator or designated supervisor. Takes blood from patients, collects and prepares blood and other specimens for analysis, distribution, and storage; prepares media and performs specimen plating; performs lab tests such as dipstick urine analysis and glucose testing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 12, successful completion of a recognized Lab Assistant training program plus one year recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills And Abilities

  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to deal with others effectively.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to organize work.
  • Ability to type at 25 wpm

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD486.pdf

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