Instructional Assistant, Medical Laboratory

**Please Note: This is a temporary position ending on or before September 30, 2025, with the possibility of extension.**

As NAIT continues to grow its student body and lead the way in hands on learning, we are recruiting skilled and passionate individuals to help support current and future industry professionals and become a part of Canada’s leading polytechnic.

Reporting to the Department Head, Medical Imaging and Laboratory Sciences department in the School of Health and Life Science, the position is responsible for instructional, clinical and laboratory support in the overall program delivery in the Medical Laboratory programming. The position will also deliver technical lessons in the lab environment independently, under the guidance of instructors, using existing rubrics and assessments tools provide by instructors, to evaluate students in all medical laboratory disciplines.

**Key Responsibilities**:
Lab Support:

- Assist to maintain lab equipment
- Ensure lab safety
- Ensure work area is in a safe and clean condition
- Liaison with other sections or programs when required
- Support educational technologists in procurement, preparation, setup and dismantling lab exercises when required
- Assist with maintaining Standard Operating Procedure and safety manuals when required

Instructional Support:

- Independently deliver in lab technical activities/lessons in a variety of medical laboratory disciplines
- Evaluate students based on existing rubrics and assessment tools, provided by instructors, and provide feedback
- Independent supervision of students
- Demonstrate lab equipment when required
- Assist or perform lab demonstrations of equipment under the supervision of instructional support in a variety of laboratory disciplines
- Assist instructional staff when required ensuring the safe and correct use of equipment
- Provide feedback to instructors regarding lab exercises

Student Support:

- Provide tutorial/remedial support
- Assist students in the development and execution of technical projects in cooperation with other staff members
- Ensure students are working in a safe condition

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Strong oral and written communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Strong time management and organizational skills
- Initiative and ability to work independently
- Knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft suite of programs
- Ability to lift 15-30lbs unassisted
- Ability to stand and walk for 7.25 hours
- Ability to physically perform standard medical laboratory work
- Ability to work flexible hours and assignments
- A solid working knowledge in clinical setting, safety standards, and equipment operations and maintenance in the medical laboratory field

**Qualifications**:

- A General MLT certification and current/active membership with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta
- 2-5 years experience working in an accredited medical laboratory
- Class 5 drivers license, if required

Applicants with education credentials earned outside of Canada should have their credentials evaluated by World Education Services or the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS).

**Remuneration**: $59,603.44 - $79,497.34 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits package. (Classification - Instructional Assistant II).
- This position is covered by the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees (AUPE) Collective Agreement._

**Please submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this opportunity.**

**About NAIT**

We are proud to have been named one of Alberta’s Top Employers for 13 consecutive years. Being part of a community that makes a difference in the lives of students, staff, industry clients and partners, NAIT’s culture reflects our shared values of respect, collaboration, celebration, creativity, and accountability.

People are what make NAIT great, and we prioritize the employee experience. We offer benefits and unique perks focusing on health and wellness, work-life balance, recognition, and professional and personal growth. In addition to excellent vacation time, we offer paid time off between Christmas and New Year's.

NAIT supports a flexible work environment, enabling staff to request approval for on-campus, off-site, or hybrid work arrangements based on the nature of the role. Please note that remote positions require employees to reside within Canada.

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