Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Precision Labs; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Labs is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist I to join the Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team. The role covers diverse sites including Sturgeon Community Hospital, UAH, CCI, and Royal Alexandra Hospital, with responsibilities in grossing, embedding, staining, and routine as well as specialized procedures.

You will process specimens, perform quality control, and may participate in on-call coverage after hours.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited MLT program.
• Active or eligible for registration with CMLTA.
• Ability to prioritize in a high-demand environment.

Responsibilities

• Process, test, analyze, and report diagnostic samples.
• Perform routine and specialized Anatomical Pathology procedures including grossing and embedding.
• Assist with intraoperative consults and quality control activities.

Skills

Multitasking

Communication

Education

Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program

Tools

EPIC LIS

Job description

Join the Edmonton Zone Anatomic Pathology team! With the primary site at the Sturgeon Hospital and additional sites at University of Alberta Hospital, Cross Cancer Institute and the Royal Alex Hospital, this position is an excellent opportunity for anyone who would like to perform a full range of technical processes associated with Anatomical Pathology.When at the Sturgeon, CCI and Royal Alex, the successful candidate will perform a variety of routine and specialized Anatomical Pathology procedures. Duties include grossing, specimen prep, frozen sections and assisting with intraoperative consults, performing routine equipment maintenance, teaching students, and troubleshooting of various laboratory instruments,At the UAH, the candidate role would also include embedding and microtomy, routine and specialized staining procedures, quality control activities and may also be required to be on call to support urgent procedures after routine operational hours on a rotational basis. Other duties that may be assigned as appropriate.Anatomic Pathology is a hands-on department that is a great place to learn about patient care and see some of the most interesting cases that come to lab. We have a diverse team - with MLAs, MLTs, PAs, pathologists, residents, and many learners on site. We are looking for someone who is a leader, motivated, energetic, pleasant, reliable, eager to learn, a great communicator, and a great team member.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 28-AUG-2026
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• Date Available: 21-SEP-2026
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine
• Primary Location: Sturgeon Community Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Multisite
• 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: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $37.61
• Maximum Salary: $49.53
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Recent Anatomic Pathology experience.Recent grossing experience.Specialized knowledge and experience in Laboratory Information Systems applications such as EPIC.Effective time management, strong organizational skills, excellent problem solving, decision making, troubleshooting and communication skills are required.Ability to prioritize successfully in a demanding environment is essential.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

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.