Laboratory Assistant II

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 37,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Edmonton's Base Laboratory is seeking a Histology Assistant to support Anatomic Pathology. You will handle tissue specimens, perform grossing and description, and assist with dissection, ensuring proper processing.

You will contribute to quality assurance, maintain equipment, and collaborate with laboratory staff. Completion of MLT program preferred, with relevant experience in pathology; VSS check required.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Equivalent education or experience will be considered.
• Proof of completion of Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology courses.
• Recent and relevant experience in Anatomic Pathology is preferred.
• Experience with DMO voice recognition software is an asset.
• Experience with EPIC-Beaker LIS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen acceptance, gross description, and dissection of surgical tissue.
• Handle and prepare tissue for routine or specialized processing.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lab instruments; routine maintenance.
• File and discard specimens; decalcification as required.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and students.

Skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC-Beaker LIS

DMO voice recognition software

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 gross room at Edmonton Base Lab! In your role as a Histology Assistant, you will contribute to the team by performing specimen acceptance, gross description, and dissection of surgical tissue specimens. A focus on quality assurance, critical thinking, and problem-solving is essential. We are seeking a reliable and efficient candidate with strong interpersonal skills. Duties include handling and preparing tissue for routine or specialized processing, performing specimen acceptance, grossing, specimen filing, discard, decalcification, and tissue processor loading, routine maintenance and troubleshooting of various lab instruments. Other duties may be assigned as appropriate.

Description:

As a Laboratory Assistant II, you will perform advanced preanalytical or analytical techniques on specimen/samples or coordinate, prioritize, monitor, and assign duties of laboratory staff in your assigned area. You will resolve escalated issues, conduct quality control investigations and maintain technical and operational procedures. You will be responsible for ensuring laboratory staff maintain compliance with policies and procedures and will provide coaching and feedback to staff and students.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.54
• Maximum Salary: $34.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant II
• 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: 01-OCT-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 19-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 23-APR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $26.54
• Maximum Salary: $34.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Equivalent education or experience will be considered. Proof of completion of Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Terminology courses.

Preferred Qualifications:

Recent and relevant experience in Anatomic Pathology is preferred. Experience with DMO voice recognition software is an asset. Experience with EPIC-Beaker LIS 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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