Medical Microbiologist

Overview

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a Medical Microbiologist for a 1.0 FTE position at the Edmonton Base Hub Lab (EDMBL), Edmonton, Alberta. APL is a provincial, multi-site laboratory organization providing comprehensive laboratory services and is a publicly funded, wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS). APL also has an affiliate agreement with the University of Alberta (UofA), providing opportunities for teaching, training, and collaboration.

The microbiology laboratory provides most acute care and community clinical microbiology testing for Edmonton and surrounding areas excluding viral and mycobacterial testing. The Department of Lab Medicine & Pathology, with 90+ medical and scientific staff functions as a Center of Excellence, supported by state-of-the-art ancillary testing capabilities (immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular pathology). The successful candidate would be joining a team of medical microbiologists that fosters and supports clinical and academic excellence, innovation, and career development.

Job Summary & Responsibilities

The position carries clinical responsibilities, including medical microbiologist on-call coverage, for Edmonton and surrounding areas, medical leadership of program areas within the microbiology laboratory, leading quality improvement and assurance initiatives, acting as a liaison between the laboratory and clinical stakeholders, and providing medical supervision of laboratory staff and technologists.

The successful candidate will be recommended for appointment to the University of Alberta, Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, at a rank commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be expected to train and instruct students and medical residents.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include a Medical degree, eligibility for medical licensure in Alberta, and certification in Medical Microbiology by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (FRCPC) (or being eligible for the same). Candidates must be able to demonstrate:

- Effective communication, skills in quality assurance, operational efficiency, and appropriateness of care.
- Ability to work in a dynamic changing environment that allows for delivery of quality service.
- Ability to balance service and quality imperative in a resource-sensitive environment.
- Ability to work collaboratively, building trust in working relationships, and being an overall team player.

Please note that all staff new to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.

Additional Information

- Position Classification: Full-time
- FTE: 1
- Specialty: Medical Microbiology
- Recruiting Organization: Alberta Precision Laboratories
- Compensation: Starting remuneration is commensurate with the level of fellowship training and experience. Remuneration range for a Pathologist in Alberta is $364,597.00 to $424,123.00. Relocation assistance is provided, when applicable.
- Community Info: Edmonton is a vibrant urban centre in the heart of the wilderness, the largest northernmost metropolis, and the capital of Alberta, Canada. Experience what 18 hours of sunlight a day feels like in the summer, or how the first snowfall transforms the river valley in winter. No matter the season, Edmonton is made for exploring Edmonton is the fifth largest city in Canada and the capital city of the province of Alberta. We are one of the youngest and fastest-growing cities in the country. Fun Fact: Edmonton’s River Valley is twenty-two times the size of New York’s Central Park.
- Posting Date: Oct 3, 2025
- Posting Status: Open until a suitable candidate is found

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