Laboratory Technologist I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00020222 Requisition #
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- 1 day ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
The Laboratory Technologist I in the Specialized Diagnostics department of ProvLab offers an exciting opportunity to perform, interpret, and report a variety of routine and specialized tests and services while following standard operating procedures. Key aspects include working within a team environment to provide technical knowledge and expertise for testing related to the research network, laboratory surveillance, the rapid response team, emerging pathogens testing, whole genome sequencing, and other specialized diagnostics testing. The Technologist I will work within a team setting and ensure quality competency, high quality testing operations, and accurate results. Additionally, the Laboratory Technologist I will follow established safety protocols and work within the established quality system to uphold required accreditation standards. Under the direction of the medical/scientific staff, the Technologist I will be knowledgeable in evaluating and suggesting follow-up tests of abnormal results; reviewing operation, maintenance, troubleshooting and calibration of equipment; reviewing monthly quality control and maintenance records; and planning for and implementing changes to existing test protocols.
Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.
- Classification: Laboratory Technologist I
- Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Specialized Diagnostics
- Primary Location: U of A Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.70
- Posting End Date: 13-MAY-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits
- Date Available: 26-MAY-2025
- Temporary End Date: 23-JAN-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 7
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: Other
- Minimum Salary: $35.45
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional Required Qualifications:As required
Preferred Qualifications:Previous experience working in a large microbiology laboratory. Current experience working within molecular microbiology workflows.
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.
