Support veterinary diagnosis through sample testing in Bible Hill, using laboratory techniques across animal health and food safety functions. This term role requires careful analysis.

Working with the Nova Scotia Department of Agriculture, the Medical Laboratory Technologist performs testing under laboratory management and technical direction. Duties span animal sera, tissues, feces, milk, urine, environmental materials, cheese, and formalin-preserved tissues. Results assist the Veterinary Pathologist in reaching diagnoses.

Key Responsibilities:

- Perform routine and specialized diagnostic tests on submitted samples
- Support Veterinary Pathologists with accurate laboratory analysis
- Test Salmonella, E. coli, coliform, and Staph aureus samples
- Collect animal, bird, food, tissue,



and environmental materials
- Operate laboratory equipment safely and efficiently

Requirements:

- Recognized Medical Laboratory Technologist course graduation
- CSMLS membership and eligibility for NSCMLT licensing
- Strong communication, time management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload efficiently
- Ability to follow management, LTC, and Veterinary Pathologist directions

Use diagnostic testing, secure equipment operation, and effective workload organization within Nova Scotia’s animal health laboratory services.

📌 Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory Technologist (Canada)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Canada