Laboratory Assistant I
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- Laboratory
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- LAB00025397 Requisition #
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- 5 hours ago Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Are you a detail-oriented laboratory professional who takes pride in precision, quality, and supporting exceptional patient care? If so, we invite you to join the Anatomic Pathology team at Edmonton Base Lab. In this important role, you will be a key contributor to the team, supporting the processing and handling of pathology specimens while ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout every step of the workflow. Your duties will include: Receiving, preparing, and handling pathology specimens for testing. Supporting specimen transportation, storage, and disposal processes. Preparing and disposing of laboratory reagents according to established procedures. Completing block melting, slide filing, and block filing tasks. Coordinating specimen and material send-out activities. Operating laboratory equipment and instruments. Performing routine instrument maintenance and quality control procedures. Completing computer-based and clerical duties to support laboratory operations. Assisting with problem-solving and troubleshooting to ensure efficient workflow and service delivery. Other duties, as assigned. The ideal candidate is: Meticulous and organized, with exceptional attention to detail; comfortable working with biological specimens in a laboratory setting; committed to maintaining high standards of quality and accuracy; skilled in critical thinking and problem-solving; reliable, dependable, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills; capable of working independently while contributing positively to a team. If you're looking for a rewarding career where your attention to detail and commitment to quality can make a meaningful difference every day, we encourage you to apply!
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: Anatomic Pathology
- Primary Location: Base Laboratory
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 07-SEP-2026
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 07-SEP-2026
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights
- 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:As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:Recent experience in AP is an asset. Experience with Connect-Care is an asset. Completion of a Medical Terminology course 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.
