Job Description

Your Opportunity:

As a Laboratory Assistant I, you are part of a public health team responsible performing specimen logistic, specimen processing, and customer service functions while adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory accreditation requirements. You will plan and organize your work responsibilities to perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures which include: receiving, sorting, and validating patient specimens, accurate transcription of patient demographics and tests into the laboratory information system, labelling specimens and requisitions, performing pre-analytical specimen processing, distribution of specimens for laboratory testing and investigation, operation and maintenance of equipment, assisting with proficiency testing and performing quality control procedures, preparing specimens for transfer, storage, and external send out, answering telephone inquiries and transferring calls, scanning, and assisting with the training of staff and students as required. You will use your knowledge and demonstrate understanding of quality systems to participate in quality control functions and quality improvement activities. You ensure work processes are carried out with patient and staff safety as a priority. You will be required to cross train to perform Laboratory Assistant I functions in all areas of the lab.

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: ProvLab Pre-Analytics Primary Location: U of A Hospital Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 29-DEC-2025 Employee Class: Regular Full Time Date Available: 12-JAN-2026 Hours per Shift: 7.75 Length of Shift in weeks: 4 Shifts per cycle: 20 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, 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:

Graduate from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, which includes specimen handling. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Manual dexterity for manipulation of specimens. Demonstrates strong, adaptive communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, active listening, comprehension, reading, and written,) sound judgement with attention to detail and accuracy, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, courtesy and tact in dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

Preferred Qualifications:

One-year Beaker CP Lab Processor Result Entry experience. One-year recent Public Health Lab experience. Maintains TDG certification. Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations as well as balance and prioritize numerous demands. Works independently as well as cooperatively, assisting others to promote good teamwork and a positive work environment. Demonstrates flexibility, able to work a variety of shifts and within an environment of change.



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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.