Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Health Services (AHS); Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) – Pre and Post Analytics Base Lab Edmonton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support specimen processing and testing in a fast-paced, non-patient-facing environment.

You will handle procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and reporting of specimens, with attention to detail and reliability. This Regular Full Time position requires completion of an accredited MLA program and offers shifts across days, evenings, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• As required.
• As required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.
• Laboratory operations impact turnaround times and patient care outcomes.

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The Pre and Post Analytics (PPA) department is a dynamic, non-patient-facing area that operates 24/7, 365 days a year. As the central hub for specimen processing in the North and Central Zones, as well as the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, the department handles over 400 toolboxes daily, ensuring timely and accurate specimen management. Lab Assistants play a critical role in this fast-paced environment, rotating through various shifts and key workstations including Data entry, Specimen receiving and sorting, Delivery, Phone room dutiesThis is a busy and collaborative team that thrives on strong communication, adaptability, and teamwork. Staff in this department are essential to the healthcare system, working behind the scenes to ensure specimens are accurately documented, handled, and routed in a timely and efficient manner.Attention to detail and reliability are vital, as the department’s operations directly impact laboratory turnaround times and overall patient care outcomes.

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 and Post Analytics Base Lab Edmonton
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Pre and Post Analytics Base Lab Edmonton
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 23-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• 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: $25.91
• Maximum Salary: $32.30
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.

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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