Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00024778 Requisition #
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- 9 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Does genetics excite you? Are you a strong team player committed to delivering quality patient care? Here's your chance to join the Genetics & Genomics (G&G) team! G&G provides complex genetic testing for a broad range of inherited conditions, serving an important role in the provision of genetic services for the province of Alberta. The Lab Assistant I position will performed standard and specialized procedures in Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics. You will be responsible for performing automated or manual DNA extractions, DNA quantity and quality assessment using the NanoDrop instrument and cell pelleting. Other responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: specimen accessioning, processing, distribution and storage; reagent preparation, responding to inquiries; cleaning, monitoring and preventative maintenance of lab equipment and work areas; maintaining common supplies; updating inventories and data sheets; and participating in training, lab quality and safety requirements.
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: Genetics and Genomics
- Primary Location: Alberta Children's Hospital
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 0.40
- Posting End Date: 24-JUN-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Part Time
- Date Available: 19-AUG-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 4
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- 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:Minimum 1 year technical experience with processing samples, including processing samples using sterile technique. Previous experience with the use and maintenance of general lab equipment including biological safety cabinets, centrifuges and various pipette types. Excellent typing skills and database entry skills (both speed and accuracy). Experience with Microsoft Office Suite of programs. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Superior organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and deliver accurate work under stressful conditions. Demonstrated problem solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:Minimum 1 year experience using Connect Care EPIC / Beaker clinical information system including accessioning, set-up bench, batching, tracking and container storage. Experience in a Molecular or Genetics lab would be 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.
