Laboratory Specialist I Job at Alberta Precision Labs

Alberta Precision Labs Calgary, AB

Your Opportunity:

The APL Flow Cytometry Department at the Foothills Medical Centre, Calgary, has an opportunity for a Medical Laboratory Technologist I. Under the direction of the Lab Director, Medical Laboratory Technologist II, Supervisor or Manager, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to, conducting specialized laboratory procedures, specimen analysis, result entry and report verification. Performs, reports and records complex, routine and specialized diagnostic procedures, tests, and examinations in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate, and timely result. Identify possible alternative approaches to standard methods to provide correct results when necessary. Reports unusual test findings and results to senior staff. Performs, troubleshoots, and documents quality control and assurance programs; reports abnormal control results to senior staff. Operates, maintains, and performs troubleshooting on instruments and procedures to ensure optimal function. Proven interpersonal, oral, and written communications skill in English with ability to build positive, collaborative working relationships with coworkers, clinicians, internal and external clients. Assists in the research, development, and validation of procedures and instrumentation under the direction of the Director/Lab Scientist as required. Monitors department supply inventory and acts appropriately to maintain. Participates in the training and orientation of students, staff, and residents. Contributes to ongoing improved operations of technical area.

Description:

Reporting to the Medical, Senior Technical or Management, this position is responsible for performing a variety of duties including, but not limited to: conducting specialized laboratory procedures, cost analysis, specimen analysis, result entry and report verification.

  • Classification: Laboratory Specialist I
  • Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
  • Unit and Program: Hematology Flow Cytometry
  • Primary Location: Foothills Medical Centre
  • Location Details: As Per Location
  • Multi-Site: Not Applicable
  • FTE: 1.00
  • Posting End Date: 06-MAR-2023
  • Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
  • Date Available: 10-APR-2023
  • Temporary End Date: 14-APR-2024
  • Hours per Shift: 7.75
  • Length of Shift in weeks: 2
  • Shifts per cycle: 10
  • Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
  • Days Off: As Per Rotation
  • Minimum Salary: $34.32
  • Maximum Salary: $45.20
  • Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Bachelor or Master of Science degree with a focus in Molecular or Cellular Biology

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of experience in hematology, or a specialized hematology department (e.g., Flow Cytometry, Special Coagulation, Molecular Hematology).

Preferred Qualifications:

Understanding of Immunology, hematology, CD nomenclature, hematopoietic disorders, and transplantation. Experience with operation/troubleshooting of flow cytometers. Experience with Beckman Coulter multicolor flow cytometer. Experience in interpretive reporting. Experience in research, method development, writing procedures.


Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.




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