Laboratory Assistant I

Location
3315 Hospital Dr NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2T8
 
Full job description
Your Opportunity:
As a Laboratory Assistant I, Pre-analytics you are part of a public health laboratory team providing specimen logistic and customer service functions while adhering to laboratory standard operating procedures and laboratory accreditation requirements. You will plan and organize your work responsibilities and processes to perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures which include receiving, sorting and validating patient samples, accurate transcription of patient demographics and tests into the laboratory information system, labelling samples and requisitions, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, preparing specimens for transfer/referral, and assisting with the training of staff and students as required. You will use your knowledge and demonstrated understanding of quality systems to participate in quality control functions and quality improvement activities. You ensure work processes are carried out with patient and staff safety as a priority. You may be required to perform specimen processing functions in other areas of the lab.

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: Pre-Analytics South Public Health Laboratory
Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.00
Posting End Date: 06-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Casual/Relief
Date Available: 16-AUG-2026
Hours per Shift: Varies
Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
Shifts per cycle: Varies
Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
Days Off: Other
Minimum Salary: $23.72
Maximum Salary: $29.56
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Recent experience in a large Microbiology laboratory. Experience with Epic LIS.


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.