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 effective 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.

Description: 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

Union

HSAA FAC PROF/TECH

Unit and Program

Anatomic Pathology

Primary Location

Base Laboratory

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

18-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available

12-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date

08-OCT-2027

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle

10

Shift Pattern

Days, Evenings, Nights





Days Off

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary

$25.16

Maximum Salary

$31.36

Vehicle Requirement

Not Applicable

Classification

Laboratory Assistant I

Union

HSAA FAC PROF/TECH

Unit and Program

Anatomic Pathology

Primary Location

Base Laboratory

Location Details

As Per Location

Multi-Site:

Not Applicable

FTE

1.00

Posting End Date

18-SEP-2026

Temporary Employee Class

Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available

12-OCT-2026

Temporary End Date

08-OCT-2027

Hours per Shift

7.75

Length of Shift in weeks:

2

Shifts per cycle

10

Shift Pattern

Days, Evenings, Nights

Days Off

As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary

$25.16

Maximum Salary

$31.36

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.

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, Base Laboratory

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory

AB Precision Lab Zone, Edmonton, Base Laboratory

📌 Laboratory Assistant I (Winnipeg)
🏢 Alberta Precision Labs
📍 Winnipeg