You’re a laboratory professional with a keen eye for detail and an affinity for hands-on laboratory practices- just the person we need in the Anatomic Pathology at Edmonton Base Lab! In your role as a Laboratory Assistant I, you will contribute to the team by performing specimen receipt, preparation and handling of pathology specimens for testing, transportation, storage and disposal, reagent preparation and disposal. A focus on quality assurance, critical thinking, and problem-solving is essential. We are seeking a reliable and efficient candidate with strong interpersonal skills. Additional Duties include routine slide staining, slide sorting, block melting, slide/block filing, and send out, as well as computer and clerical duties. Quality control and operating instruments and performing routine maintenance.
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
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Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
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Unit and Program: Anatomic Pathology
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Primary Location: Base Laboratory
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Location Details: As Per Location
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Multi-Site: Not Applicable
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FTE: 1.00
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Posting End Date: 13-JUL-2026
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Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
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Date Available: 27-JUL-2026
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Temporary End Date: 24-DEC-2027
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Hours per Shift: 7.75
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Length of Shift in weeks: 2
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Shifts per cycle: 10
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Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings
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Days Off: As Per Rotation
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Minimum Salary: $25.16
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Maximum Salary: $31.36
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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 Anatomic Pathology within the past 6 months as Medical Laboratory Assistant I. Beaker Requisition entry experience is an asset.
