Support microbiology testing as a Laboratory Assistant in Shared Hospital Laboratory's specimen receiving area. Work part time across diverse shifts, including weekends and holidays.
Reporting to the Operations Manager of Microbiology, you will plant specimens to appropriate media and answer results requests. You will also assist the Senior Technologist and Operations Manager with general microbiology duties. The position is permanent and part time within Shared Hospital Laboratory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform duties in the specimen receiving area
- Plant all specimens to appropriate media
- Answer requests for laboratory results
- Assist the Senior Technologist with microbiology duties
- Support the Operations Manager with general duties
Requirements:
- Michener Institute, equivalent, Career Canada, or OSMT certificate
- Preferred six months of bacteriology experience
- Knowledge of media and incubation times preferred
- Problem recognition and problem-solving skills
- Strong organization, communication, and prioritization skills
Bring specimen receiving, microbiology, organization, and communication skills to Shared Hospital Laboratory's Laboratory Assistant position.