Laboratory Assistant I

2 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada Alberta Precision Laboratories Full time

**Your Opportunity**:
Do you have a love of DNA, RNA, and are a strong team player? The Molecular Pathology team in the Calgary zone has an exciting opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Assistant I supporting the Molecular Pathology laboratory at the Foothills Medical Centre, which will be transitioning to the Calgary Cancer Centre. The Molecular Pathology department, which includes Molecular Pathology labs at two locations in the Calgary zone, provides complex molecular testing for a variety of inherited and acquired conditions as part of Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL). As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will plan and organize your work responsibilities and processes to perform standard and specialized procedures. You will be responsible for pre-analytical specimen receiving and accessioning, distributing, processing, storage, packaging and shipment of specimens as required. Other responsibilities include, but are not limited to, 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: Molecular Pathology
- Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 25-JAN-2023
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 27-FEB-2023
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $22.96
- Maximum Salary: $28.62
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

**Required Qualifications**:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent.

**Additional Required Qualifications**:
Previous technical experience with processing samples. Excellent typing and database entry abilities (both speed and accuracy). Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat. Minimum 1 year of Millennium accessioning experience. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. Superior organizational and time management skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize work and deliver accurate work under stressful conditions.

**Preferred Qualifications**:
Minimum of 1 year current experience in a clinical molecular or anatomic pathology lab. Experience with external send-out of samples. Post-secondary education with Molecular Biology courses would be an asset.



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