Pathology Assistant

1 week ago

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Dynacare Full time $60,000 - $90,000 per year
Job Posting: Pathology Assistant         Where YOU work, makes a difference.     Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. It's an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We're evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive Are YOU our next Pathology Assistant?     We're looking for a Pathology Assistant to join our Histology team in Brampton, Ontario. You will be responsible for delivering in a timely manner the highest level of clinical and scientific quality to everyone we serve with a variety of testing using the latest technology. Your contributions will make a difference- the anatomic pathology support services you deliver will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone's life.

Status: Permanent Part-Time Shift: Saturday and Sunday; 7 am - 3 pm Discipline: Histology   Work Style: Onsite Location: 115 Midair Court, Brampton, ON Internal Posting Deadline: October 24, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.(EST)   Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:    
  • Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities
  • Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones
  • Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities
  • Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program
  • Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all   
How YOU will make a difference:    
  • Perform gross examinations of surgical specimen, selects, dissects and prepare tissue sections for further processing and examination
  • Performs embedding of tissue in tissue block
  • Provide accurate and efficient gross descriptions and documenting gross findings in accordance with laboratory manuals procedures and protocols
  • Review clinical history provided
  • Use positive patient identification to ensure that all requisitions and worksheets (electronic or paper), specimens, portions are traceable
  • Set up and operate laboratory equipment in preparation for specimen examinations
  • Load tissue processors in accordance with defined SOPs and tracking procedures
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation for activities in their area
  • Open, separate, number and arrange specimens for laboratory examination and trace results
  • Maintain simple laboratory records and inventory for supplies and reagents
  • Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies by cleaning and maintaining quality assurance records
  • Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in accordance with standard laboratory practice and procedures
  • Participate in all quality assurance programs and ensures company and Ministry of Health guidelines are observed
  • Maintain knowledge of current policies and procedures in their assigned work area; complete action items, read work-related emails, attend staff meetings, stay informed, etc.
  • Use protective devices or clothing that is required to be used or worn to ensure safety
  • Report to manager/senior the absence of or defect in any equipment, protective device or hazard of which the employee is aware and which may endanger oneself or another employee
  • Perform other duties as required
What YOU bring to the role:    
  • Knowledge of Histology
  • Knowledge of Medical terminology and Gross Anatomy and dissection techniques
  • Strong knowledge of Microanatomy
  • Graduate of an approved Laboratory Sciences program or equivalent
  • Bachelor of Science in Biology or equivalent education directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
  • Proven excellence working in team environment, strong interpersonal and communication skills and professionalism
  • CAP certification is beneficial
  • Excellent computer skills
  • Ability to prioritize specimens for processing
  • Proven ability to perform duties independently or as a team member with high degree of motivation
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills, able to exercise independent judgment within scope of practice
  • Demonstrated commitment to professional self- development
  • Ability to multi- task and perform under pressure while ensuring the integrity of the test results in a fast paced environment
  • Long periods of concentration required
Working Conditions    
  • Medical laboratory environment
  • Perform duties in stationary standing/sitting positions with repetitive fine motor movement of hands
  • High visual requirements
  • Ability to lift up to 30 lbs. (pounds)
  • Exposure to biohazard materials and noise
  • Shift work required
  • Possible exposure to chemicals, solvents and radioactive materials
Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.  

 Dynacare has been a "Top Employer" for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we're proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada's health and wellness solutions leader.   
  Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.

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