Laboratory Assistant- Permanent Full Time

Position at Dynacare

Job posting: Laboratory Assistant - Chemistry

Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. It’s an environment where you can grow your career in any direction you choose. We’re evolving our technology and optimizing our processes, so you can do your best work, make a meaningful impact, and thrive .

Are YOU our next Laboratory Assistant?

As a Laboratory Assistant , you are responsible for the preparation of samples and/or reagents for routine processing, the performance of simple non-interpretive tests under the technical oversight of a Medical Laboratory Technologist as required, and the independent performance of simple non-interpretive tests escalating to a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist for support and guidance as required. You will also ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required and participate in all quality assurance programs and ensure company and Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines are observed. Lastly, you will perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment as appropriate and deal with problems that arise.

Access a health and wellness benefits program that supports you and your loved ones

Permanent Full-Time

Hours: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 7am - 9pm, rotational shifts.

Chemistry

Data enter the results into the company’s database as required

Ensure that all samples are properly labeled and identified before testing

Perform simple non-interpretive testing procedures

Handle infectious material following approved procedures while adhering to government regulations (i.e. Ensure adequate amount of supplies are on hand and that validated reagents and testing kits to be used are in date order

Ensure that quality control checks are performed as required in documented work procedures

Responsible for monitoring quality control guidelines and making appropriate corrections

Refer results for Medical Laboratory Technologist to review and release

Responsible to follow all relevant pre and/or post analytical quality protocols as described in the company quality assurance manual

Perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments and equipment following department procedures

You are CSMLS or BCSLS certified and/or a graduate of an MLA program accredited by BCSLS or equivalent awarding body

Applicants with a Bachelor degree in a related scientific or health discipline, or international MLA or MLT qualification, may also be considered

You are customer-focused with a genuine care for patient’s health

Proficiency in English, both written and verbal, at a level that enables you to communicate instructions, clearly and understandably, to patients

Starting pay rate: $24.25-$26.75 per hour

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

We believe that our diversity is our strength, so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with provincial legislation and our Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.