Lead bacteriology laboratory support at the Halifax Infirmary with Cerner Millennium skills and microbiology sample-processing experience. Nova Scotia Health offers this permanent full time position.
As Senior Medical Laboratory Assistant, you will support PLM Microbiology’s Bacteriology division through technical guidance, quality practices, mentorship, and operational coordination. The work includes independent troubleshooting, patient safety, customer service, audits, and data collection. You will also support training, scheduling, and responses to changing workloads.
Key Responsibilities: Support Bacteriology pre- and post-analytical testing phases
Mentor MLAs and provide technical expertise
Coordinate training and changing operational resources




Support supervisor scheduling and shift replacements
Collect data and complete laboratory audits
Requirements: Successful CSMLS or CAMPLR examination completion
Active Nova Scotia medical laboratory sciences licensure
Proof of professional liability insurance
Three years of Medical Laboratory Assistant experience required
Understanding of quality management and accreditation standards
Use bacteriology knowledge, Cerner Millennium experience, and sound judgment to support reliable laboratory operations in Halifax.

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📌 Senior Laboratory Assistant Bacteriology Halifax (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia