Lab Assistant

Dynacare; Port Perry; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A health services provider is seeking a Laboratory Assistant in Port Perry, Ontario. The role involves processing blood samples, providing empathy-based customer service, and maintaining quality compliance. Candidates should have a secondary education and training in laboratory assistance, along with phlebotomy skills. This permanent, full-time position offers a collaborative workplace and health benefits.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

RRSP match

Employee stock purchase program

Qualifications

• Completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistant course with specialized training in phlebotomy.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and ability to manage anxious patients calmly.
• Customer-focused with genuine care for patient health.

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples and other laboratory specimens.
• Provide customer service to create the best patient experience.
• Sort and prepare specimens for data entry and transportation.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Customer service skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to manage anxious patients

Proficiency in English

Education

Secondary School and Laboratory Assistant training program

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Assistant at Dynacare. Responsible for processing blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately, and providing customer service to create the best possible patient experience. Demonstrate empathy and care in stressful situations, as testing results are often critical for patients.

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples and other laboratory specimens, entering requisitions and results accurately and in a timely manner.
• Provide customer service to create the best possible patient experience, with empathy and care for patients.
• Sort and prepare specimens, perform ECGs, Holter hookups, paternity, urine, drug and breath alcohol collections where applicable.
• Ensure specimens and supporting documentation are completed as required in SOPs and ready for data entry and transportation to the laboratory, following established protocols for handling suitable and unsuitable samples.
• Maintain confidentiality and contribute to meeting departmental/corporate quality metrics, regulatory compliance, and quality indicators.

What YOU Bring To The Role

• Completed Secondary School and a Laboratory Assistant training program or Medical Lab Assistant course with specialized training in phlebotomy.
• Customer-focused with a genuine care for patient health.
• Demonstrated phlebotomy skills and ability to manage anxious patients calmly during the sample collection process.
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage in a deadline-oriented environment.
• Extremely detail oriented.
• Proficiency in English, written and verbal, to communicate instructions clearly to patients.

Why Dynacare

• Permanent, full-time position, 37.5 hours per week; Day shifts, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm; Monday – Friday.
• Location: 462 Paxton Street, Port Perry, Ontario, L9L 1M1.
• Internal Posting Deadline: September 16, 2025.
• Benefits and programs: health and wellness benefits, RRSP match, and an employee stock purchase program.
• Collaborative, diverse workplace that prioritizes dignity and respect for all.

Additional

Start Date: As soon as possible

Discipline: Laboratory and Health Services Centers

Number of positions: 1

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees. In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy, a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.