Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Calgary is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I, Pre-analytics, to join a public health laboratory team. You will handle specimens, ensure accurate transcription into the laboratory information system, label samples and requisitions, and operate or maintain equipment.

This role supports patient safety and adheres to SOPs and accreditation standards. You will rotate through the problem-solving bench, assist with training, and contribute to quality control and improvement

Qualifications

• Completion of accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Experience in a large Microbiology lab preferred.
• Ability to follow SOPs and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Receive, sort and validate patient samples.
• Transcribe demographics and tests into the laboratory information system.
• Label samples and requisitions; prepare specimens for transfer/referral.
• Support quality control and quality improvement activities.
• Rotate through the problem-solving bench and assist with training.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Specimen handling

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Laboratory information system (LIS)

Job description

As a Laboratory Assistant I, Pre-analytics, you are part of a public health laboratory team providing specimen logistic and customer service functions while adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory accreditation requirements. You will plan and organize your work responsibilities and processes to perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures which include receiving, sorting and validating patient samples, accurate transcription of patient demographics and tests into the laboratory information system, labelling samples and requisitions, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing specimens for transfer/referral, and assisting with the training of staff and students as required. You will rotate through the problem-solving (intervention) bench. You will use your knowledge and demonstrated understanding of quality systems to participate in quality control functions and quality improvement activities. You ensure work processes are carried out with patient and staff safety as a priority. You may be required to perform specimen processing functions in other areas of the lab.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pre/Post Analytics, Prov Lab South
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pre/Post Analytics, Prov Lab South
• Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 29-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.16
• Maximum Salary: $31.36
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent experience in a large Microbiology lab.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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AB Precision Lab Zone, Calgary, Foothills Medical Centre