Laboratory Technologist Medical Diagnostics

Autism Services; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saskatchewan Polytechnic is seeking a Laboratory Technologist Medical Diagnostics in Saskatoon to support staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for quality learning. Responsibilities include lab setup, specimen handling, and overall equipment maintenance.

The role involves installation, calibration, troubleshooting, and repairs of lab equipment, with some travel. Applicants should have a Technical/Applied Science Diploma and 1-2 years of experience in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in a laboratory environment.
• Strong ability to set up labs, handle specimens and prepare for learning outcomes.
• Knowledge of lab safety practices and equipment maintenance is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare labs for staff and students and ensure readiness for quality learning.
• Handle all aspects of lab setup, specimen acquisition, preparation and takedown.
• Install, set up, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot and arrange repairs for lab equipment.
• Perform radiology duties and radiology lab setup where required.
• Recommend purchases of capital items, maintain inventories and documentation, stay current with lab practices.

Skills

Lab operations

Specimen handling

Education

Technical/Applied Science Diploma

Job description

Laboratory Technologist Medical Diagnostics

Job Order #: 6323118

NOC:32120

Employer Name:

Saskatchewan Polytechnic

Posted Date:

11-Aug-2026

Location:

SASKATOON

# of Positions:

1

Employment Terms:

Full-Time

Education:

Technical/Applied Science Diploma

Experience:

1-2 Years

Apply By Date:

18-Aug-2026

The laboratory technologist provides support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning. Duties will include all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down. Duties may also include installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment. The successful applicant will recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment. The laboratory technologist will be aware of workplace hazards and participate in establishing and enforcing safe work practices in the laboratory. Some travel may be required.

• 1. Provide support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning
• 2. Prepare all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.
• 3. Perform installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.
• 4. Performs radiology duties and radiology lab set-up where required.
• 5. Recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.
• 6. Recognize workplace hazards, participate in establishing safe work practices in the laboratory and oversee all individuals in the laboratory to ensure compliance.
• 7. Oversee students and future applicants in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc.
• 8. Travel may be required.