Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department

Competition Number

P17801

Posting Title

Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department

Classification

Band 8

Location

Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus

Other Location(s)

Building

Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.

Other Building

Date Posted

07/30/2026

Closing Date

08/11/2026

JIQ #

JEQ Upon Review

Start Date

08/17/2026

End Date

Open Until Filled

No

Ongoing

Yes

Category of work

Full Time

Bargaining Unit

Professional Services

Hours of Work

Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions)

Salary Range

$2,451.58 - $2,928.31 biweekly

Temporary Market Stipend

Incumbent

Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay

72 hours biweekly. Schedule will vary, including start and end time for shifts.

Posting Status

Open

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)

Job Duties

Job Duties

The laboratory technologist provides support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning. Duties will include all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down. Duties may also include installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment. The successful applicant will recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment. The laboratory technologist will be aware of workplace hazards and participate in establishing and enforcing safe work practices in the laboratory. Some travel may be required.

1. Provide support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning

2. Prepare all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.

3. Perform installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.

4. Performs radiology duties and radiology lab set-up where required.

5. Recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.

6. Recognize workplace hazards, participate in establishing safe work practices in the laboratory and oversee all individuals in the laboratory to ensure compliance.

7. Oversee students and future applicants in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc.

8. Travel may be required.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE

Specific Accountabilities

Duties

Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)

• Degree or Diploma in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT).

• Current licensure with the applicable national and/or provincial regulatory body.

• Two years of recent and relevant clinical experience as a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technologist.

• Driver’s License Class 5

• Experience in the use and maintenance of equipment and medical laboratory analyzers

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, emergency response procedures, dangerous goods handling, and biohazard waste disposal.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and supply vendors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and supervisors.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity.

Desired QSA