Laboratory Assistant II

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

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) seeks a capable Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. You will supervise preanalytical operations, perform techniques, and assist with phlebotomy, accessioning, and troubleshooting as needed.

You will coordinate duties, resolve issues, and coach staff while maintaining quality control and compliance with APL standards.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• As Required.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced preanalytical or analytical techniques on specimens/samples.
• Coordinate, prioritize, monitor, and assign duties of laboratory staff in your assigned area.
• Resolve escalated issues, conduct quality control investigations and maintain procedures.
• Provide coaching and feedback to staff and students.

Skills

Organized

Adaptable

Time management

Technical skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Computer literacy

MS Office

Healthcare information systems

Teamwork

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Tools

EPIC Information System

IRIS instrumentation

Siemens Advantus instrumentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

You are organized, adaptable, and can work effectively under pressure. Able to prioritize tasks and manage your time, you have technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills necessary in medical laboratories today. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is looking for an individual like you for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant 2.Working along with other Health Care Professionals, the Laboratory Assistant 2 will provide laboratory support to the Grey Nuns Hospital in Edmonton. In this role, your primary responsibilities will be supporting daily operations in the Pre-Analytics Department. You will be working closely with the Clinical Supervisor in your daily duties. You may also be coverage for MLA 1 duties such as phlebotomy, accessioning patient specimens, troubleshooting problem specimens, and performing reception duties. You have excellent computer literacy and are familiar with Microsoft Office programs. Previous experience with healthcare information systems is an asset.Equally comfortable working independently and as part of a team, you can develop and maintain positive working relationships with your colleagues and other healthcare professionals you may interact with. You have good judgement and decision‑making skills, and will conduct yourself according to the Alberta Health Services Code of Conduct and the APL Values of Kindness, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility, and Accuracy.

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: Preanalytics
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $26.54
• Maximum Salary: $34.29
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant II
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Preanalytics
• Primary Location: Grey Nuns Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• 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:

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1-2 years of supervisory experience.Competency with the EPIC Information System.Experience with Microsoft Office (Word and Excel).Experience with e-people, timekeeping.Experience with performing urinalysis.Experience with the IRIS and Siemens Advantus instrumentationPrevious experience with equipment validation.

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.