Job opportunity
Environmental Microbiology Laboratory Assistant
Alberta Health Services (AHS)
Environmental microbiology laboratory work in Edmonton requires sample processing, equipment maintenance, and accurate data entry at U of A Hospital.
As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will support the Environmental Microbiology Section of the Provincial Public Health Laboratory. You will process environmental samples, including drinking water, wastewater, pools, and recreational water. Your work includes clerical coordination, quality activities, specimen handling, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, clean, and maintain technical laboratory equipment
Process high volumes of environmental testing samples
Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities
Check demographic information in the Laboratory Information System
Clarify test requests and communicate report or sample information
Requirements:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Strong data entry, keyboard, and communication skills
Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal skills
Manual dexterity for manipulating laboratory samples
Flexible schedule availability and customer service commitment
Use laboratory, documentation, and communication skills while supporting environmental sample testing through the Provincial Public Health Laboratory.
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Apply on source site As a Laboratory Assistant I, you will support the Environmental Microbiology Section of the Provincial Public Health Laboratory. You will process environmental samples, including drinking water, wastewater, pools, and recreational water. Your work includes clerical coordination, quality activities, specimen handling, and client communication.
Key Responsibilities:
Operate, clean, and maintain technical laboratory equipment
Process high volumes of environmental testing samples
Participate in quality control and quality assurance activities
Check demographic information in the Laboratory Information System
Clarify test requests and communicate report or sample information
Requirements:
Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Assistant program or equivalent
Strong data entry, keyboard, and communication skills
Excellent planning, organization, and interpersonal skills
Manual dexterity for manipulating laboratory samples
Flexible schedule availability and customer service commitment
Use laboratory, documentation, and communication skills while supporting environmental sample testing through the Provincial Public Health Laboratory.
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