Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00021427 Requisition #
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- 3 days ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
We’re seeking a meticulous and motivated Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Microbiology team. In this role, you’ll support microbiologists in preparing and analyzing specimens, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring a sterile and efficient lab environment. Collect, label, and prepare samples for microbiological testing. Perform Gram stains, and other slide preparations. Operate and maintain lab equipment including biological safety cabinets and centrifuges and Incubate cultures. Enter and manage patient data and test orders in the lab system. Maintain inventory and prepare reagents and collection kits. Dispose of biohazard materials and uphold safety protocols. Join our team to work in a dynamic, science-driven environment, Contribute to meaningful diagnostic work, opportunities for professional growth and development, supportive team culture and modern lab facilities. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, APL currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
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: Microbiology Laboratory
- Primary Location: Grande Prairie Rgnl Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.45
- Posting End Date: 27-AUG-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 22-SEP-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4.5
- 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:Strong organizational and time management skills. Effective communication and troubleshooting abilities. Comfortable with lab instrumentation and digital systems.
Preferred Qualifications:Previous Microbiology experience. New graduates are welcome to apply.
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.
