Laboratory Assistant I - Core Lab

Albertapubliclabs; Union (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories seeks a detail-oriented Medical Lab Assistant to join their team. This role supports core areas including Chemistry, Hematology, and Transfusion Medicine, assisting in delivering essential diagnostic services for accurate patient care. Benefit from competitive salaries, professional development, and a supportive community atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Opportunities for professional development

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory.
• Responsible for procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens.
• Perform procedures and report results.

Education

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program

Job description

You’re logical, investigative, and detail-oriented – just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories for the role of Medical Lab Assistant. In this regional lab position you have the opportunity to support 3 core areas: Chemistry, Hematology and Transfusion Medicine. You will help clinicians and patients get the information they need for a correct diagnosis, to restore, maintain, or optimize health. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is ready to deliver high-quality, responsive diagnostic lab services to Albertans as a part of the provincial healthcare system. With competitive salaries, opportunities for professional development, and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental, you can truly thrive.The City of Medicine Hat, (population 63,000+,) is Canada’s sunniest city, receiving over 2,500 hours annually. This community, resting among the dramatic landscape of the South Saskatchewan River about 300 kilometres southeast of Calgary offers big city amenities without big city costs, and includes K-12 public, Catholic, and Francophone schools, with local post-secondary courses at Medicine Hat College. The abundant sunshine yields a wealth of recreational options in all seasons, including sports, visual, and performing arts. The six major parks are linked by a 100-kilometre walking trail system, and unique parks and historical sites are just a short drive away. Come see all Medicine Hat has to offer!

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Assistant I, you will provide high quality service to clients of the clinical laboratory in an effective, efficient and safe manner. You will be responsible for a variety of laboratory functions including procurement, handling, processing, dispatching and testing of specimens, performing procedures and reporting results.

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory Core Lab
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2025
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: Laboratory Assistant I
• Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
• Unit and Program: Laboratory Core Lab
• Primary Location: Medicine Hat Regional Hospital
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 10-JUN-2025
• Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
• Date Available: 23-JUN-2025
• Temporary End Date: 31-OCT-2025
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 12
• Shifts per cycle: 60
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $23.72
• Maximum Salary: $29.56
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As Required.

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.

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