Laboratory Assistant I

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

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Edmonton is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I for the Pre and Post Analytics (PPA) department. This regular full-time role supports 24/7 operations, performing specimen handling, processing, testing, and reporting in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Shifts rotate across days, evenings, nights and weekends with 7.75-hour shifts; strong communication, adaptability and collaboration are essential in this backbone service.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• As Required.
• Recent experience in Pre and Post Analytics department is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

The Pre and Post Analytics (PPA) department is a fast-paced, non-patient-facing area that operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Lab Assistants rotate through various shift times and key benches including data entry, specimen receiving, sorting, delivery, and phone duties. As the hub lab for the North and Central Zones, we process high volumes of specimens daily. This busy and supportive team environment relies heavily on strong communication, adaptability, and collaboration. Staff in this department play a vital behind-the-scenes role in the healthcare system, ensuring that specimens are accurately documented, handled, and routed in a timely manner. With over 400 toolboxes arriving each day, teamwork and attention to detail are essential in keeping operations running smoothly and efficiently.

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
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-2026
• 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 and Post Analytics
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 16-OCT-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 26-OCT-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: $25.16
• 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 Pre and Post Analytics department 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.

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AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory