Job Description

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Your Opportunity:

The successful candidate will provide support at the Cross Cancer Institute laboratory by collecting and processing quality specimens for analysis. The primary responsibilities of the Laboratory Assistant I includes collection of blood specimens from cancer care patients, performing ECGs, handling transport and issuance of blood products, and specimen processing and transport. The Cross Cancer Institute laboratory has a robust Outpatient Collection Department and also provides service to the Inpatient Unit and various Ambulatory Clinics.

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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: Laboratory Primary Location: Cross Cancer Institute Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 10-NOV-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-DEC-2025 Temporary End Date: 01-DEC-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 2 Shifts per cycle: 10 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $23.72 Maximum Salary: $29.56 Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must have a recent demonstrated experience (practicum or working experience) with performing phlebotomy and ECGs within the last two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated experience with EPIC Beaker (practicum or working experience) within the last two years is strongly preferred. Demonstrated experience with collecting research kits and performing collections for clinical trials is preferred. Demonstrated experience with Wellsky and TIMS is an asset.



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Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.



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Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.