Laboratory Assistant I - Core Chemistry/Reagent Room
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00024620 Requisition #
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- 13 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
You’re logical, investigative, and detail-oriented – just the kind of person we need at Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) for the role of Medical Laboratory Assistant– Core Chemistry/Reagent room and Washup. Core Chemistry is a fast-paced area where multi-tasking is critical. You will process, organize and distribute specimens for laboratory testing and investigation. You are responsible for minor equipment maintenance, preparing specimens for storage or for transport to other facilities and retrieval of clinical samples. You will be responsible for receiving, preparing, allocating and distributing supplies to all of Alberta Precision Labs. Other duties include but are not limited to small equipment calibration/verification, maintaining wash up room and reagent room, stocking of supplies, data entry and handling of first and second trimester requisitions, samples and results. The incumbent will be in contact with other health care staff, Purchasing team, couriers, vendors and other hospitals and health care facilities regarding samples, reagents and supplies. Operate and performs basic maintenance and troubleshooting on a variety of laboratory equipment. You readily learn, adapt, and become competent in operating new and upgraded analytical equipment and working with upgraded computer software programs. The Lab assistant will provide support to the safety Staff as needed. Recognize unusual or abnormal patient samples or situations and reports to appropriate individual(s).
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: Core Chemistry/Reagent Room
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 12-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $25.16
- Maximum Salary: $31.36
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Recent experience (within the past 2 years) as a Laboratory Assistant in Core Chemistry at the University of Alberta Hospital is strongly preferred. Hands-on experience working in the Reagent Room and Wash-Up Room. Recent experience performing First and Second Trimester testing. Proficiency in pipette calibration and verification as well as thermometer calibration. Strong computer skills, including proficiency in SharePoint, SharePoint Online, Microsoft Excel, and Word, with the ability to operate Windows-based applications efficiently. Recent experience using Epic Beaker-CP, Astraia, and Benetech systems. The successful candidate must represent Alberta Precision Laboratories in a respectful, professional and courteous manner.
Preferred Qualifications:Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities. Adaptable and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. Ability to listen, comprehend and orally respond to or relay information, directions or questions in person, over the phone, or in writing in an accurate, clear and concise manner. Experience in equipment maintenance, specimen handling, and processing is an asset.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end 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.
