Laboratory Specialist I

Alberta Precision Laboratories; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory service provider in Calgary seeks a Laboratory Specialist-1 for its Flow Cytometry Department. Responsibilities include conducting specialized laboratory procedures, performing specimen analysis, and collaborating with staff. A Bachelor or Master of Science degree in a related field is required. Experience in a clinical lab setting and understanding of flow cytometry is preferred. This full-time role offers salary ranging from $35.45 to $46.69 per hour.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a clinical lab setting.
• Understanding of immunology, hematology, and transplantation.
• Advanced knowledge of hematology and leukocyte physiology.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specialized laboratory procedures.
• Perform specimen analysis, result entry, and report verification.
• Monitor department supply inventory and assist in training.

Skills

Proven interpersonal skills

Ability to build positive relationships

Understanding of flow cytometry

Experience with flow cytometers

Education

Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Molecular or Cellular Biology

Job description

Your Opportunity

The APL Flow Cytometry Department at the Arthur J.E. Child Comprehensive Cancer Center has an opportunity for a Laboratory Specialist-1. Under the direction of the Lab Director, Laboratory Scientist, Medical Laboratory Technologist II, Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to, conducting specialized laboratory procedures, specimen analysis, result entry and report verification. Performs, reports and records complex, routine and specialized diagnostic procedures, tests, and examinations in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate, and timely result. Identify possible alternative approaches to standard methods to provide correct results when necessary. Reports unusual test findings and results to senior staff. Performs, troubleshoots, and documents quality control and assurance programs; reports abnormal control results to senior staff. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on instruments and procedures to ensure optimal function. Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communications skill in English with ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with coworkers, clinicians, internal and external clients. Assists in the validation of procedures and instrumentation under the direction of the Lab Director/Lab Scientist as required. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the training and orientation of students and staff. Contributes to ongoing improved operations of technical area.

Description

Reporting to the Medical, Senior Technical or Management, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to: conducting specialized laboratory procedures, cost analysis, specimen analysis, result entry and report verification.

• Classification: Laboratory Specialist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Arthur Child Flow Cytometry
• Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2025
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 08-DEC-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications

Bachelor or Master of Science degree with a focus in Molecular or Cellular Biology

Additional Required Qualifications

Recent (with in 2 years) experience in a clinical lab setting. Understanding of principles of flow cytometry, immunology, hematology, and transplantation.

Preferred Qualifications

Equivalencies of education (eg. MLT Program) may be considered in lieu of degree program. Advanced knowledge of hematology, CD nomenclature, & hematopoietic disorders, cell differentiation, morphology, and physiology of leukocytes human cell biology. Experience with flow cytometers. Experience in interpretive reporting. Current or recent (within last 2 years) hematology experience. Experience in a clinical lab setting.