Clinical Laboratory Assistant

Join an award-winning "Top Employer" with meaningful and impactful career opportunities

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

Grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company through internal mobility opportunities

Invest in your future through RRSP match benefits and an employee stock purchase program

Experience a collaborative, diverse workforce that prioritizes dignity and respect for all

Ensure that all samples are properly labeled and identified before testing

Follow established protocol for the handling of unsuitable samples

Operate complex instruments following department procedures

Perform simple non-interpretive testing procedures

Ensure that all abnormal, critical and STATS are processed as outlined in the department guidelines

Responsible for the follow-up on missing samples, documentation and results as and when required

Ensure all inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner

Ensure adequate amount of supplies are on hand and that validated reagents and testing kits to be used are in date order

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

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

Refer results for Medical Laboratory Technologist to review

Responsible for monitoring quality control guidelines and making appropriate corrections

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

Perform routine equipment maintenance following documented procedures

Document all maintenance performed, including minor troubleshooting following manufacturer’s instructions

Observe and report all malfunctions in equipment and maintain all required logbooks for routine equipment

Responsible for disinfecting the work area and equipment on a daily basis

Store and discard specimens according to appropriate department procedure manuals

Medical Laboratory Assistant Certification required or graduate of an approved laboratory assistant course or Diploma/Degree in Health or Science required

Excellent data entry skills required

Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team centered environment

Knowledge of AS400 Data Entry system/LIS

Microbiology and Molecular experience

MLPAO designation

Required continuous standing/walking with use of fine motor skills

Required to perform some carrying and lifting a maximum of 30 pounds

Exposed to biohazardous substances, chemicals and noise variances

Shift work required

The hiring pay range has been established; however, the final pay offer will be determined by taking into consideration various factors including but not limited to, level of experience and education requirements.

At Dynacare, we may leverage AI-powered tools in our recruitment process. AI will never reach out to our candidates directly.

Passionate about supporting healthy lives with commitment and care? Please apply today and let us open the door to your extended career journey.

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work. At Dynacare, we’re proud to hire the best people. If you are looking for a meaningful career where you can support healthy lives with commitment and care – we would like to meet you. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. 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.