As a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Clinical Microbiology (Virology) you will perform, interpret, and report a variety of routine and specialized serology and microbiological tests, following standard operating procedures. Technologist I will work within a collaborative team setting and ensure quality competency, high-quality testing operations, and accurate results. Additionally, the Laboratory Technologist I will follow established safety protocols and work within the established quality system to uphold required accreditation standards. Specific Accountabilities: Operates and performs testing, maintenance, and troubleshooting on technical equipment, performs both PCR and serology testing and other specialized testing, participates in the evaluation of new methodologies, participates in training of recent staff, students and residents, participates in procedure reviews and accreditation processes, maintains required competencies through participation in the competency assessment programs.

Description:
As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) I, you will be responsible for the daily processing, testing, results analysis and reporting of diagnostic samples within the laboratory department. You will perform a variety of routine and specialized procedures in the processing of specimens used in diagnosis, treatment and research.

Classification: Laboratory Technologist I

Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Virology

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 8

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $37.61

Maximum Salary: $49.53

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Classification: Laboratory Technologist I

Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Virology

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Location Details:



As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.80

Posting End Date: 08-SEP-2026

Employee Class: Regular Part Time

Date Available: 05-OCT-2026

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 8

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call

Days Off: Other

Minimum Salary: $37.61

Maximum Salary: $49.53

Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program.Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:
Ability to be regularly scheduled to provide after-hours and On Call support.Excellent critical thinking and analytical skills.Demonstrated excellent problem solving, decision making, and trouble-shooting skills.Proven interpersonal skills and experience working in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:
Minimum of one year of experience within the past five years in a Diagnostic or Public Health Laboratory.Minimum of six month to one year of experience within the past five years operating molecular instrumentation in a clinical laboratory setting including eMag, Magmax, Magpix and thermal cyclers.Minimum of six month to one year of experience within the past five years performing serological testing in a clinical laboratory setting.Experience with the EPIC Beaker Information System.

Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

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📌 Laboratory Technologist I (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Precision Labs
📍 Alberta