Zone: Eastern Urban Zone Location: Health Sciences Centre

Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Services- Biochemistry

Temporary Full time (until September 30, 2027, with the possibility of extension)

00373RP1 Hours : 70 bi-weekly (8-hour rotating, shift work; days, evenings, nights, weekends)

07 per hour)

Posted Date : 2026-10-23

The Laboratory Assistant performs a variety of duties associated with laboratory tests and analyses. delivering specimens to the laboratory; sorting, recording, centrifuging, and preparing specimens for analysis; packaging specimens for transport to other testing locations; receiving testing results; and performing a variety of routine, automated, and manual tests.

Constantly stands, walks,



and bends or stretches into awkward positions when performing specimen collection procedures with patients.

Constantly there is a requirement for fine finger and precision work when using needles to extract specimens, and when palpating for veins, when entering data into the computer, and preparing specimen labels.

Graduation from a recognized program in Phlebotomy or Medical Laboratory Assistant is required.

Training or experience in basic laboratory techniques.

Successful completion of the Medical Laboratory Assistant national examination as recognized in Canada is required.

A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

📌 Laboratory Assistant - Temporary Full Time (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 NL Health Services
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador