Laboratory Assistant - Diagnostics Services

Canadian Blood Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and vacation

Health, dental and vision benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts, wellness program,?

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular Full Time Laboratory Assistant to join the Diagnostic Services Testing team in Edmonton. The role supports routine and complex lab testing, ensuring timely, reliable results for patient care.

You will receive, accession, process, and prepare patient samples, ship samples to external facilities, and maintain equipment and records in a controlled environment. A strong emphasis on accuracy, safety, and teamwork underpins daily activities.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education with at least 1 year of laboratory work experience.
• Post-secondary science background preferred; Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate considered asset.
• Technical skills including MS Office; ability to learn systems.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Receive, accession, process, and prepare patient samples for testing.
• Package and ship samples to external facilities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and reagent preparation.
• Maintain records and ensure quality and safe lab environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Ability to follow instructions

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Education

Secondary education + 1 year lab experience

Medical Laboratory Assistant certificate (asset)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Employment status: Regular full-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: HSAA - EDM/RD

Salary/Rate of pay: $23.81

Application deadline: 2026-09-23

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells, and organs and tissues.

If you are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada's Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

Application requirements

• Your up-to-date resume.

About The Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full Time Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Diagnostic Services Testing team.

The Testing team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing routine and complex laboratory testing on patient samples. These services help provide critical diagnostic information that supports patient care. In this role, you will contribute to laboratory operations that support timely and reliable diagnostic testing for patients.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your knowledge and experience in laboratory functions, you will receive, accession, process, and prepare patient samples for testing.
• Package and ship patient samples to external testing facilities.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, reagent preparation, maintain laboratory records, filing systems, and record retention activities in accordance with quality requirements.
• Work collaboratively to support the quality and integrity of laboratory testing and maintain a safe laboratory environment.

Desired Education And Skills

• Completion of secondary education and minimum 1 year of laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A post secondary background in science is preferred. A certificate in a Medical Laboratory Assistant program would be considered an asset.
• Technical skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn systems and programs, as required.
• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset.

What We Offer You

• Paid Holidays and vacation.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What You Can Expect

• Training will be the Full Time 7.00am-3.00pm or 6.00am-2.00pm.
• Schedule will be Monday-Friday 7am-3pm or 6am-2pm. No weekends or stat holiday's.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada's population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.