Laboratory Assistant I

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Edmonton Base Lab is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to support Anatomic Pathology. You will handle specimen receipt, preparation and handling for testing, and ensure safe transport, storage and disposal of materials.

Responsibilities include routine slide staining, filing, and send-out tasks, plus basic computer and clerical duties. Prior lab experience and Beaker requisition familiarity are valued.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Beaker requisition entry experience is an asset.
• Recent experience in Anatomic Pathology within the past 6 months is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive specimens and perform preparation and handling for testing.
• Transport, store and dispose of pathology specimens per protocol.
• Prepare and dispose reagents as required for procedures.
• Routine slide staining, slide sorting and block melting.
• Slide and block filing, and beaker/send-out work; perform clerical duties.
• Quality control and operate instruments; perform routine maintenance.

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

Beaker

Job description

You’re a laboratory professional with a keen eye for detail and an affinity for hands‑on laboratory practices- just the person we need in the Anatomic Pathology at Edmonton Base Lab!In your role as a Laboratory Assistant I, you will contribute to the team by performing specimen receipt, preparation and handling of pathology specimens for testing, transportation, storage and disposal, reagent preparation and disposal. A focus on quality assurance, critical thinking, and problem-solving is essential. We are seeking a reliable and efficient candidate with strong interpersonal skills.Additional Duties include: routine slide staining, slide sorting, block melting, slide/block filing, and send out, as well as computer and clerical duties. Quality control and operating instruments and performing routine maintenance.

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: Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
• 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: Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 18-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 12-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 08-OCT-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
• 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 Anatomic Pathology within the past 6 months as Medical Laboratory Assistant I.Beaker Requisition entry experience is an asset.

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.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory