Laboratory Assistant

LifeLabs Medical Laboratory Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Canada is seeking a part-time Laboratory Assistant in Vancouver. This role is crucial for patient care, involving specimen collection and preparation for transportation. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and be ready to work varying shifts. Start date is ASAP, and the position is unionized under BCGEU.

Qualifications

• Ability to greet patients and prepare specimens for transportation.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the specimen collection process.
• Ensure accurate preparation of specimens for transportation.

Job description

Overview

LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems for over 50 years, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are committed to empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services. We operate Canada's first commercial genetics lab and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests flow through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, supported by a team of more than 6,000 professionals who work together to provide high quality testing and results Canadians can trust.

Our values — caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach — guide our actions and decisions every day. LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion program to better serve our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We are recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers and strive to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and our business and will let you see the difference you make in patients’ lives.

Status: Part Time Regular Float

Schedule: Varies

Additional Requirements: This role involves varying shifts and days.

Number of positions: 1

Start Date: ASAP

Union: This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

This vacancy is for an existing position