Lab Technician Assistant — Flexible Shifts (Surrey, BC)

LifeLabs LP; Surrey; Hybrid; CAD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Group Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Vacation and Wellness Days

Employee Wellness and Giving Programs

Professional development and reimburse

Job summary

LifeLabs LP in Surrey, BC is seeking a Lab Technical Assistant for a temporary full-time position with flexible shifts. The role involves preparation, setup, and limited test processing of specimens, with duties across a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

End date is one year from start, shift coverage includes Saturdays, and training will be provided by a Medical Laboratory Technologist. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and patient privacy, with opportunities to contribute to

Qualifications

• High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology.
• Previous laboratory experience is an asset.
• Fast-paced collaborative environment with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills to relate to a wide range of people.
• Strong problem-solving skills and commitment to safety and privacy.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma with science courses

Job description

LifeLabs LP in Surrey, BC is seeking a Lab Technical Assistant for a temporary full-time position with flexible shifts. The role involves preparation, setup, and limited test processing of specimens, with duties across a fast-paced clinical laboratory environment.

End date is one year from start, shift coverage includes Saturdays, and training will be provided by a Medical Laboratory Technologist. The position emphasizes accuracy, safety, and patient privacy, with opportunities to contribute to