Laboratory Assistant I - Provincial Laboratory Pre-analytics

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services (AHS) – Provincial Laboratory Pre-analytics is seeking a Laboratory Assistant I to join a public health team at the University of Alberta Hospital. You will handle specimen reception, pre-analytical processing, distribution for testing, equipment maintenance, and customer service while upholding quality systems and safety standards.

Responsibilities include training staff, participating in proficiency testing and quality improvement activities, and supporting multiple lab

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
• Strong communication skills across modalities (verbal, reading, writing).
• Attention to detail with accurate, safe specimen handling.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process and dispatch specimens per SOPs.
• Perform pre-analytical processing and quality control.
• Assist with proficiency testing and training as required.
• Maintain safe work practices and equipment.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical reasoning

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

Laboratory Assistant I - Provincial Laboratory Pre-analytics

As a Laboratory Assistant I, you are part of a public health team responsible performing specimen logistic, routine and specialized specimen processing, and customer service functions while adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory accreditation requirements. Specific accountabilities include: planning and organizing your work responsibilities to receive specimens, performing pre-analytical specimen processing, distribution of specimens for laboratory testing and investigation, operation and maintenance of equipment, assisting with proficiency testing and performing quality control procedures, preparing specimens for storage and external send out, providing customer service support, and assisting with the training of staff and students as required. 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 will be required to train to perform Laboratory Assistant I 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: Provincial Laboratory for Public Health, Virology Processing
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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: Provincial Laboratory for Public Health, Virology Processing
• Primary Location: U of A Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 17-NOV-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 4
• Shifts per cycle: 20
• 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:

Graduate from a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent, which includes specimen handling. A combination of related education and experience may be considered. Manual dexterity for manipulation of specimens. Demonstrates strong, adaptive communication skills utilizing a variety of modalities (verbal, active listening, comprehension, reading, and written.) Sound judgement with attention to detail, accuracy, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Courtesy and tact in dealing with patients, physicians, and other healthcare workers.

Preferred Qualifications:

One-year Beaker CP Lab Processor Result Entry experience. One-year recent Public Health Lab experience. Maintains TDG certification. Ability to work under pressure in emergency situations and a fast-paced environment as well as balance and prioritize numerous demands. Works independently as well as cooperatively, assisting others to promote good teamwork and a positive work environment. Demonstrates flexibility, able to work a variety of shifts and within an environment of change.

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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