Lab Assistant Specimen Processing

Dynacare; London; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health solutions provider in London, Ontario, seeks a dedicated Lab Assistant to process laboratory specimens and ensure accuracy in data entry. This full-time position offers evening shifts and requires a Medical Laboratory Assistant training program completion. Join a dynamic team and contribute to improving health outcomes, thriving in a role that combines customer service with laboratory work, ensuring all protocols and quality standards are met. We value your skills and strive to support our employees' career growth.

Benefits

Health and wellness benefits

RRSP match benefits

Employee stock purchase program

Award-winning workplace

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary-school level education and a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program.
• Experience providing exceptional, professional customer focused service in a demanding environment.
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, prioritize, and collaborate in a team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an intermediate level.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and ability to apply that knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process laboratory specimens accurately and timely.
• Ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required.
• Handle client inquiries and problems professionally.
• Follow established protocols for specimen processing.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Skills

Intermediate MS Office proficiency

Customer service experience

Self-management and prioritization

Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Education

Completion of secondary-school education

Recognition of Medical Laboratory Assistant training program

Tools

AS400 Data Entry system

Job description

Job Posting: Lab Assistant Specimen Processing

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

Are YOU our next Lab Assistant Specimen Processing?

We’re looking for a Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant to join our team in London, Ontario. As a Lab Assistant you will be responsible for processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions and/or results accurately and in a timely manner and ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required. Your contributions will make a difference and will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.

Employment Details

• Status: Contract, Full-Time, 8 months (Guaranteed 37.5 hours a week)
• Shift: Evening Shifts, 3:00 pm – 11:00 pm; Monday - Friday
• Location: 245 Pall Mall Street, London, ON, N6A 1P4
• Discipline: Laboratory and Health Services Centre
• Number of positions: 1
• Vacancy Type: Existing
• Start Date: As soon as possible
• Internal Posting Deadline: February 4, 2026

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU

• Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
• Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
• Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
• Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
• Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

How YOU will make a difference

• Follows established protocol(s) in Specimen Processing
• Ensures that all samples are properly identified, data entered, and labeled
• Follows established protocol(s) for the handling of unsuitable samples
• Ensures all client inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

What YOU bring to the role

• Completion of secondary-school level education and a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program
• Experience providing exceptional, professional customer focused service in a demanding and frequently changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, prioritize and collaborate in a team-oriented, high volume, time-sensitive environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an intermediate level
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and ability to apply that knowledge in troubleshooting issues and providing recommendations for solutions

Nice to have

• Knowledge of AS400 Data Entry system/LIS

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment
• Required walking with repetitive motions
• May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use
• Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required
• Exposed to bio hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances

Payrate

Payrate: $19.75 - $23.50 per hour. The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

Additional Information

At Dynacare, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly.

Apply Now

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

About Dynacare

Dynacare has been a "Top Employer" for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

EEO Statements

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 provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.