Laboratory Assistant II

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

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs in Edmonton Base Lab is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II (Histology) to support the Anatomic Pathology gross room. You will perform specimen acceptance, gross description, and dissection of surgical tissue specimens, ensuring quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities include tissue handling for processing, filing, decalcification, and loading tissue processors, plus routine maintenance and troubleshooting of lab instruments.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program.
• Equivalent education or experience will be considered.
• Proof of anatomy & physiology, and medical terminology courses.

Responsibilities

• Specimen acceptance, gross description and dissection of surgical tissue specimens.
• Handling and preparing tissue for routine or specialized processing.
• Specimen filing, discard, decalcification and tissue processor loading.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of various lab instruments.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Anatomy and Physiology

Medical Terminology

Tools

EPIC-Beaker LIS

DMO voice recognition

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 Patholgy
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-APR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
• 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 Patholgy
• Primary Location: Base Laboratory
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
• Date Available: 05-OCT-2026
• Temporary End Date: 09-APR-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: $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.