Medical Lab Assistant - Part Time - Afternoon Shift - Sudbury, ON

Clear Destination Inc.; Northeastern Ontario; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

LifeLabs is seeking a part-time Medical Lab Assistant to support specimen handling, data entry, and adherence to safety and privacy standards. The role includes training new staff, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with logistics to ensure smooth operations.

The ideal candidate has MLA program experience or related credentials, excels in fast-paced settings, and demonstrates strong data entry and communication skills with internal and external teams.

Qualifications

• Successful completion or graduation from a recognized MLA program is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and focus on detail.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• Committed to staying current with company practices, training, policies & procedures.
• Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology is an asset.
• Ability to communicate with other internal & external departments.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Unpack and sort incoming specimens from physicians, clinics, hospitals, and LifeLabs technicians.
• Confirm accuracy of patient information on requisitions and specimens; perform data entry.
• Prepare, sort and separate specimens for technical analysis.
• Respond to client inquiries and coordinate with logistics department.
• Train and orient new team members.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Work in full compliance with laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.

Skills

Data entry

Detail oriented

Multi-tasking

Communication

Privacy compliance

Education

Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program

Job description

As MedicalLab Assistant you will play a key role in the testing and diagnostic process for a wide range of patients. LifeLabs also provides first aid training, continuing education opportunities, and excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Status: Part Time

Shift: Afternoon Shift 3pm- 11pm

Additional requirements: Should have flexible days and hours
Number of Openings: 1
Start Date: Asap
Internal Application Deadline: 5 Oct 2026
This vacancy is for an existing position

Your responsibilities will include:

• Unpack and sort a wide variety of incoming specimens received from sources including physicians, clinics, hospitals, and mobile LifeLabs technicians.
• Confirm the accuracy of all patient information on requisitions and specimen samples, resolve any problems or inaccuracies prior to testing, and perform required data entry.
• Prepare, sort & separate specimens for technical analysis.
• Respond to client inquiries & work in cooperation with the logistics department
• Train and orient new team members.
• Perform weekly and monthly maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Conduct all work in full compliance with all laboratory safety and security policies and regulations.

What you will bring to the role:

• Successful completion or graduation from a recognized Medical Lab Assistant (MLA) program is an asset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Candidate must be detail oriented with the ability to focus, prioritize and multi-task.
• Data entry and computer skills.
• Committed to remaining current with company practices, training, policies & procedures
• Prior experience in laboratory operations or medical terminology an asset.
• Ability to communicate with other internal & external departments.
• Ability to maintain the strictest standards of patient privacy and confidentiality.