Job Description

Description

The

Department of Medicine

in the

Cumming School of Medicine

invites applications for a

Laboratory Technician

. This Fixed Term Recurring Part-time position is for approximately 12 months (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension.


This position reports to the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) Calgary Site Research Coordinator under the direction of the Local Site Principal Investigator.


Following established standard operating procedures, the medical laboratory assistant will be responsible for obtaining and processing blood and urine specimens collected from research subjects participating in the CLSA.


Recurring Part-time employees are hourly employees engaged to perform work on an irregular schedule.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

(job functions include but are not limited to):

Performs venipuncture and processing blood samples for the CLSA study Labels all samples collected in accordance with standard laboratory procedures Aware of laboratory safety procedures and act appropriately and quickly as required (i.e., dealing with needle stick injuries or spills within lab area) Uses confidential information appropriately and maintains the confidentiality and security of all information related to research subjects Stores, transports and disposes of biological and other hazardous materials according to guidelines; records information as required Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on laboratory instruments and equipment Performs quality control and quality assurance activities, follows policies and procedures to ensure the privacy and safety of participants, co-workers, and self Uses personal protective equipment appropriately, and identifies and reports unsafe conditions May be asked to cross-train in research assistant duties (physical measures and questionnaire completion) to help support operational needs should the opportunity arise, and employee is willing to learn As the laboratory requirements are very specific, it is imperative that work is done precisely and carried out in accordance with CLSA standard laboratory procedures Obtaining and processing blood and urine specimens collected on research subjects participating in the study Daily/Monthly/Weekly QC of laboratory equipment Maintains cleanliness of laboratory area and sterilization of equipment Maintains the confidentiality and security of all information related to research subjects

Qualifications / Requirements:

Graduate of an approved Medical Laboratory Assistant program (required) Registration in the Alberta College of Medical Laboratory Technologists (required) Must possess strong organizational skills and effective communication skills Excellent time management, accuracy and attention to detail Proficiency in computer skills (email, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-point, Outlook, web-based data/lab management software) Research experience would be considered an asset TDG and GCP training would be considered an asset

Application Deadline:

October 27, 2025

We would like to thank all applicants in advance for submitting their resumes. Please note, only those candidates chosen to continue on through the selection process will be contacted.


This position is part of the AUPE bargaining unit, and falls under the

Technical

Job Family, Phase 1.


For a listing of all management and staff opportunities at the University of Calgary, view our

Management and Staff Careers website

.

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