Anatomic Pathology Lab Assistant I - Evenings

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Calgary; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for the Anatomic Pathology Department at the Diagnostic Scientific Centre in Calgary. The role involves handling a high volume of anatomical pathology specimens, processing in Histopathology/Cytology, and ensuring specimen integrity while following strict safety protocols.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team with responsibilities including processing, testing, reporting results, QA, and LIS support.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy and medical terminology acquired through education and/or laboratory experience.
• Experience performing complex laboratory specimen processing activities beyond routine specimen collection and receiving functions, including specimen preparation, accessioning, organization, tracking, distribution, and workflow support.
• Experience performing laboratory bench support activities, such as reagent management, quality control procedures, inventory management, and routine laboratory equipment operation and maintenance.
• Experience maintaining accurate records and documentation in a regulated environment.
• Training and/or experience working in accordance with laboratory safety practices, including the safe handling of laboratory chemicals, hazardous materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Experience supporting Anatomic Pathology and/or Cytology laboratory services, including specimen and tissue processing activities.
• Experience using Laboratory Information Systems, including EPIC Beaker or comparable systems.
• Experience handling confidential materials and documentation in a regulated healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.
• Support quality assurance, troubleshoot and escalate issues as needed, maintain records, and support training of students and staff.
• Work with the pathology Laboratory Information System.
• Other duties as required.

Skills

Anatomy knowledge

Medical terminology

Record-keeping

Safety practices

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC Beaker LIS

Job description

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for the Anatomic Pathology Department at the Diagnostic Scientific Centre in Calgary. The role involves handling a high volume of anatomical pathology specimens, processing in Histopathology/Cytology, and ensuring specimen integrity while following strict safety protocols.

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team with responsibilities including processing, testing, reporting results, QA, and LIS support.