Laboratory Assistant I - Toxicology / Trace Elements
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00020990 Requisition #
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- 14 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The successful candidate will provide support to the University of Alberta Hospital Toxicology/Trace Elements laboratory by receiving, organizing and distributing specimens for laboratory testing and investigation. The Laboratory Assistant I – Toxicology position is required to perform primary manipulation and other specific related procedures on specimens as set out in the Laboratory Procedures Manual. The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for programming technical instruments, performing quality control procedures and minor equipment maintenance, preparing specimens for storage or for transport to other facilities, and filing, retrieving and disposing of clinical samples. The position organizes workflow and may be required to work independently on weekend and evening shifts. The incumbent contacts nursing stations, physicians, clinics and other hospitals and health care facilities regarding specimens. Collections of clinical water samples for quality control testing, pipette calibration verification, inventory management, document storage and retrieval, and reagent preparation will be a component of this position.
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: Toxicology, Trace Elements
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 23-JUL-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 11-AUG-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $23.72
- Maximum Salary: $29.56
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.
Additional Required Qualifications:Successful demonstration of laboratory skills and data entry. Ability to safely and appropriately handle chemicals and solvents, some lifting (e.g. reagent waste containers, document storage boxes). Experience in inventory control, equipment maintenance and specimen handling. Recent experience in Epic. Working within a team environment, good interpersonal skills, effective time management and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to represent Laboratory Medicine in a respectful, professional and courteous manner. Adaptable and flexible within an environment of change and interruptions. Must have the 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.
Preferred Qualifications:Experience in Toxicology and Trace Elements is strongly preferred. Experience in a Chemistry laboratory is preferred. Knowledge of the Epic Beaker laboratory information system is preferred. Successful demonstration of laboratory skills and data entry is preferred. Experience in inventory control, equipment maintenance and specimen handling are preferred.
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.
