11 Aug
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Dynacare
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Kelowna
Description Position at Dynacare Job posting: Laboratory 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.
Its an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose.
Were evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and.
Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant? As a Laboratory Assistant ,you are responsible for the preparation of samples and/or reagents for routine processing, the performance of simple non-interpretivetests under the technical oversight of a Medical Laboratory Technologist asrequired, and the independent performance of simple non-interpretive tests escalating to a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist for support and guidance as required.
You will also ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required and participate in all quality assurance programs andensure company and Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines are observed.
Lastly, you will perform routine maintenance of laboratoryequipmentas appropriateanddeal withproblems that arise.
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 team-oriented, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all Status: Contract Full Time -12 months (37.5 hours/week)Vacancy Type: New
Hours:
Monday to Friday between 7:00 . and 9:00 .; rotational shifts.
Location: Kelowna
Discipline: Lab Operations - Chemistry
Workstyle: 100% onsite
Internal Deadline Application Date: January 16 2026, at 5pm EST.
How YOU will make a difference: Receive and sort samples Dataenterthe results intothe companysdatabase asrequired Ensurethatallabnormal,criticalandSTATSare processedasoutlined inthe department guidelines Ensure that all samples are properly labeled and identified before testing Followestablishedprotocolforthehandlingofunsuitablesamples Perform pre-analytic specimen processing Operateinstrumentsfollowingdepartmentprocedures Performsimplenon-interpretivetestingprocedures Handle infectiousmaterial following approved procedureswhile adhering to government regulations(. TDG) as required Responsibleforthe follow-uponmissingsamples,documentationandresultsasandwhen required Ensureallinquiries andproblemsare handledinacourteousandprofessionalmanner Ensureadequateamountofsuppliesareonhandandthatvalidatedreagentsandtestingkitstobeusedareindateorder Ensure thatqualitycontrolchecksare performedasrequiredindocumentedworkprocedures Responsibleformonitoring qualitycontrolguidelinesand makingappropriatecorrections Referresultsfor
Medical
Laboratory
Technologistto review and release Responsibletofollowallrelevantpreand/orpostanalyticalqualityprotocolsasdescribedinthecompanyquality assurancemanual Performroutinemaintenanceon laboratory instruments andequipmentfollowingdepartmentprocedures Documentallmaintenanceperformed,includingminortroubleshootingfollowingmanufacturersinstructions Participate in the review of procedural documents for accuracy and effectiveness as required Observe andreportallmalfunctions inequipmentandmaintainallrequiredlogbooks for routineequipment Responsiblefordisinfectingtheworkareaandequipmentonadailybasis Storeanddiscardspecimensaccordingtoappropriatedepartmentproceduremanuals What YOU bring to the role: You are CSMLS or BCSLS certified and/or a graduate of an MLA program accredited by BCSLS or equivalent awarding body (Canadian).
Alternatively, applicants with a Bachelor degree in a related scientific or health discipline, or international MLA or MLT qualification, may also be considered.
You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patients health Prioritize and self-manage within a deadline-oriented environment Be extremely detail oriented Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients Pay rate: $24.25-$26.75 per hour
The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.
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, were 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 Canadas health and wellness solutions leader.
📌 Laboratory Assistant-Chemistry - #2025-11201 (reqID) (Kelowna)
🏢 Dynacare
📍 Kelowna