Lab Technical Assistant (BCGEU)

LifeLabs; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Burnaby, BC, is hiring a Lab Technical Assistant to prepare specimens, set up testing, and assist with limited test processing. This full-time role requires teamwork, accuracy, and adherence to safety standards. Start date ASAP; unionized under BCGEU.

The position involves handling specimens, operating instruments, and communicating with hospitals and physicians. Prior lab experience is an asset; strong MS Office skills are expected.

Qualifications

• High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology.
• Previous laboratory experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to relate with a wide variety of people.
• Strong computer skills in MS Office.
• Commitment to safety, patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, sort and prepare specimens for testing.
• Perform manual and automated testing procedures under guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
• Respond to phone inquiries from LifeLabs employees and clients such as hospitals, clinics and physicians.
• Clean, maintain, and operate instruments and other equipment.
• Participate in problem solving in work organization and workflow to drive continuous improvement.
• Always ensuring test quality and personal safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology

Job description

As a Lab Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation, setup, and limited test processing of specimens in the laboratory, and help deliver better health outcomes for patients through the delivery of fast and accurate test results.

Status: Full Time

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday flexible hours 7am till 12:30 am

Additional requirements: NA
Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Receive, accession, sort and prepare specimens for testing
• Perform manual and automated testing procedures under the guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist
• Respond to phone inquiries from LifeLabs employees and clients such as hospitals, clinics and physicians
• Clean, maintain, and operate instruments and other equipment
• Participate in problem solving in work organization and workflow to drive continuous improvement
• Always ensuring test quality and personal safety

What you will bring to the role:

• High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology
• Previous laboratory experience an asset
• Ability to work in a fast-paced collaborative environment while being detail oriented and hands on
• Excellent communication skills to enable you to relate with a wide variety of people
• Strong computer skills in MS Office products
• Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality