Laboratory Assistant I - Special Chemistry

Your Opportunity:

The University of Alberta hospital is looking to fill a Medical Laboratory Assistant role in the Special Chemistry department. Here you will have the opportunity to work both independently and as a member of our team where you will utilize your interpersonal skills while performing all aspects within the scope of practice of an MLA I. This is a fast-paced area where your time management, ability to set priorities and pivoting between tasks are critical. You have an ability to adapt and be flexible within this ever-changing environment. Along with your laboratory skills and data entry experience, you have the capability to safely and appropriately handle chemicals and solvents, reagent waste containers and document storage boxes. In this role you are responsible for minor equipment maintenance, preparing specimens for storage or for transport to other facilities and filing, retrieving and disposing of clinical samples. You will also receive, organize and distribute specimens for laboratory testing and investigation. Other opportunities include pipette calibration verification, document storage and retrieval, and inventory control. You will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders in various hospitals and health care facilities regarding specimens. We welcome you to apply today and take this is a perfect opportunity to begin or grow your career in the Special Chemistry department.

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.