Lab Technical Assistant

Improve lives. Love your job. Grow your career. LifeLabs is currently looking for a Lab Technical Assistant to join our Specimen Management team in Victoria, BC (4464 Markham St). As a Lab Technical Assistant you will be responsible for the preparation, setup, and limited test processing of specimens in the laboratory, and help deliver better health outcomes for patients through the delivery of fast and accurate test results. This is a Casual role with variable hours. Candidates must be available to work evenings, nights and weekends as required. In this role you will: Receive, accession, sort and prepare specimens for testing. Perform manual and automated testing procedures under the guidance of a Medical Laboratory Technologist. Respond to phone inquiries from LifeLabs employees and clients such as hospitals, clinics and physicians. Clean, maintain, and operate instruments and other equipment. Participate in problem solving in work organization and workflow to drive continuous improvement. Ensure test quality and personal safety at all times. The right person for this role is a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Some key qualities include: flexibility, adaptability to change, and problem solving skills. Other requirements include: High School diploma with courses in post-secondary science or medical terminology. Previous laboratory experience an asset. Excellent communication and teamwork skills. Good computer skills and knowledge with a minimum typing speed of 40 wpm. Problem solving skills, including the ability to identify and follow-up on issues. Ability to maintain the strictest standards of safety, patient privacy and confidentiality. We are looking for passionate individuals who share in the importance of our values: Caring, Customer Driven, Agile and One Team, and can live these values with us every day. Ready to make a difference? Apply today. Hiring Range: $24.13 to $28.33The hiring range has been established, however, the final salary recommendation will be determined based off the level of experience, education requirement, external market conditions and internal equity. Retirement Savings Plan:The LifeLabs plans provide members with an easy way to save for retirement. By participating in the plan, you receive contributions made to your account on your behalf from LifeLabs. Vacation Entitlement:In this position, you will be entitled to vacation pay, which will be applied to each pay. Employee Giving program:Designed to support any employee who donates, fundraises or volunteers for a Canadian Registered Charity or Non-Profit Organization. In addition, LifeLabs offers professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs - WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc. - and Optional Health-related Benefits. Make a difference - join the LifeLabs team today! Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be fully vaccinated with the current Government approved COVID-19 vaccinations.