Laboratory Technologist I

Alberta Health Services; Lethbridge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization in Lethbridge is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to work in the Chemistry Department. The role involves processing and analyzing diagnostic samples, requiring a completion of an accredited MLT program and registration with the CMLTA. Prior Chemistry experience is preferred. Offers competitive salaries and benefits, contributing to community health.

Qualifications

• Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
• Preferred: Recent Chemistry experience.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for daily processing, testing, analysis, and reporting of diagnostic samples.
• Perform routine and specialized procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and research.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Investigative skills

Logical thinking

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program

Job description

Overview

You’re logical, investigative, and detail-oriented – just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories for the role of Medical Laboratory Technologist in the Chemistry Department. In this role, you help clinicians and patients get the information they need for a correct diagnosis, and restore, maintain, or optimize health. You’ll have the opportunity to perform a variety of routine and specialized tests, including daily processing, testing, resulting, and reporting of diagnostic samples. Alberta Precision Laboratories is a wholly‑owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services, delivering high‑quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, you can truly thrive and make a difference in your own community.

The Chinook Regional Hospital in Lethbridge provides a full suite of health‑care services including the Jack Ady Cancer Centre and serves over 150,000 people. Lethbridge, with a population of approximately 101,500, is located about 212 kilometres southeast of Calgary. It is the third‑largest city in the province and offers excellent quality of life with parks, sports centres, museums, theatres, and more.

Responsibilities

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT), 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.

Position Details

• Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Chemistry
• Primary Location: Chinook Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi‑Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.70
• Posting End Date: 19‑NOV‑2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
• Date Available: 29‑NOV‑2025
• Temporary End Date: 05‑OCT‑2026
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in Weeks: 2
• Shifts per Cycle: 7
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $35.45
• Maximum Salary: $46.69
• 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

As Required.

Preferred Qualifications

Recent Chemistry experience is preferred.