You're logical, investigative, and detail-oriented - just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) for the role of Medical Laboratory Technologist - Core Chemistry. You can follow lab processes and procedures exactly, enter the associated data reliably and correctly, and discern subtle differences in lab samples as you perform chemistry analysis, analytical testing, quality control, instrument maintenance, troubleshooting where needed. You'll be working both independently and collaboratively within our team environment. Capable of effective time management, you have strong organizational skills. Strong communication/interpersonal skills will help you to thrive in the team environment, and when you're called upon to assist with training of new employees and students. You have flexibility in your schedule and can work a variety of different shifts as required. Comfortable with laboratory equipment and procedures, you readily learn, adapt, and become competent operating new and upgraded analytical equipment, performing new chemistry methodologies, and working with upgraded computer software programs. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS), delivering high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans across our healthcare system. You'll feel good knowing that your work helps healthcare professionals and patients get the information they need to make an accurate diagnosis, or to restore, maintain, or optimize health. Should the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Fan-Out be activated, the successful candidate will be required to test samples from a patient with risk group 4 pathogens, using enhanced personal protective equipment (PPE), performing procedures with a containment level 3 (CL3) laboratory, and/or continued use of biological safety cabinets (BSC).
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Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.
Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Core Chemistry
Primary Location: U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 02-JUL-2025
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 21-JUL-2025
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $35.45
Maximum Salary: $46.69
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:
Experience as a Laboratory Technologist in Core Chemistry is required. Recent experience in a high-volume chemistry setting an asset. Recent experience in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting high volume chemistry equipment which includes Cobas Pro, DxI 800, ABL 90 Flex Plus, Osmometer, 6890 Gas Chromatograph, Clarus 580 and Dual column Headspace GC, Automation Line, Cobas c501, Delfia Xpress is preferred. Experience with Epic Beaker.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ability to recognize testing/procedural anomalies and act appropriately to resolve these is strongly preferred. Knowledge of the quality system, quality control theory and application. Must have the ability to operate Windows based computer applications. Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities are necessary. The successful candidate must be adaptable and flexible within an environment.
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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.
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