Job Description

Operating 24/7, Microbiology plays a key role in providing quality service to regional clients in Alberta as well as Northwest Territories and Nunavut. Microbiology partners with our clients to play a key role in infection control within hospitals and long-term care facilities.

Major Functions and Responsibilities

• Communicates with patients to verify identification, explaining procedures, etc.
• Reviews requisitions and patient history to identify physician\'s requirements
• Performs maintenance on equipment applicable to their area
• Performs urinalysis including 24 hr samples, specimen management and handling
• Delivers samples to the appropriate laboratory section
• Prepares biological samples for referral to other laboratories
• Ensures process and procedures are followed including applicable quality assurance actives such as quality control and surveys.
• Communicates any operation concerns to the appropriate individual in a timely manner.
• Actively participates in department efficiency projects as needed
• Orders laboratory and office supplies as necessary
• Answers the telephone, directing calls, relaying messages
• Carries out clerical duties such as photocopying, faxing and laminating for Microbiology staff.

Required Skills

• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well organized and efficient.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good computer skills.
• A strong team player with ability to perform duties within a group or independently,
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Leadership or training skills would be an asset

Required Experience

• Must have experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I or student practical training as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Microbiology within the last 2 years

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program or equivalent.

Other Information

• The current shift indicated is subject to change due to operational requirements
• All persons newly hired to DynaLIFE must show their confirmation of SIN letter/SIN card and government issued photo ID to Human Resources prior to commencing work.
• All persons hired to DynaLIFE must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer.
• Individuals hired into all positions must provide verification of their highest level of education.
• A security clearance will be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFE.
• A security clearance with vulnerable sector completed may be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFE.
• DynaLIFE is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment life cycle. We ask that all job applicants please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to

to ensure their ability to fully participate in the recruitment process. * Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your application.

• Excellent customer service skills with both internal and external clients.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Well organized and efficient.
• Good problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Demonstrates good computer skills.
• A strong team player with ability to perform duties within a group or independently,
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Leadership or training skills would be an asset

• Must have experience as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I or student practical training as a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Microbiology within the last 2 years

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program or equivalent.

Other Information

• The current shift indicated is subject to change due to operational requirements
• All persons newly hired to DynaLIFE must show their confirmation of SIN letter/SIN card and government issued photo ID to Human Resources prior to commencing work.
• All persons hired to DynaLIFE must be authorized to work in Canada for any employer.
• Individuals hired into all positions must provide verification of their highest level of education.
• A security clearance will be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFE.
• A security clearance with vulnerable sector completed may be required for employees newly hired to DynaLIFE.
• DynaLIFE is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment life cycle. We ask that all job applicants please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to

to ensure their ability to fully participate in the recruitment process. * Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your application.

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