Lab Technical Assistant (BCGEU) - Casual - Flexible Shift- Burnaby, BC

LifeLabs; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeLabs in Burnaby, BC is seeking a Lab Technical Assistant to assist with specimen preparation, setup and limited test processing. The role supports rapid and accurate test results to improve patient outcomes, with a casual status and a Tuesday–Saturday shift pattern.

You will work under the guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist, ensuring safety, test quality, and effective communication with hospitals, clinics, and physicians.

Qualifications

• This role requires a High School diploma with science or medical terminology coursework.
• Previous laboratory experience is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while being detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Problem solving

Safety and privacy

MS Office proficiency

Education

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

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory instruments

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: Casual

Shift: Tuesday to Saturday

Additional requirements: Flexible Shift
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: 10 Nov 2026
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