Lab Assistant Specimen Processing

Location

Brampton, ON | Canada

Job description

Description

Position at Dynacare

Job Posting: Lab Assistant

Where YOU work, makes a difference.

Life is precious and every moment matters. Dynacare is helping Canadians achieve a healthy future with care and wellness solutions that are convenient, understandable, and accessible. When you join our team, every day is an opportunity to get better and be inspired. 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 Lab Assistant?

We’re looking for a Specimen Processing Laboratory Assistant to join our team in Brampton, Ontario. As a Lab Assistant you will be responsible for processing of laboratory specimens and/or entering requisitions and/or results accurately and in a timely manner and ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required. Your contributions will make a difference and will greatly impact the downstream solutions and treatment critical to saving someone’s life.

This is 1-year contract working full-time hours in the evening. Shifts will be Monday to Friday from 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM with rotational Saturday’s 5:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Contract will end, March 31, 2025

Internal application must be received no later than March 3, 2024

Why Dynacare is an amazing place for YOU:

· 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

How YOU will make a difference:

• Follows established protocol(s) in Specimen Processing
• Ensures that all samples are properly identified, data enter, and labeled
• Follows established protocol(s) for the handling of unsuitable samples
• Ensures all client inquiries and problems are handled in a courteous and professional manner
• Other duties as assigned

What YOU bring to the role:

• Completion of secondary-school level education and a recognized Medical Laboratory Assistant training program
• Experience providing exceptional, professional customer focused service in a demanding and frequently changing environment
• Demonstrated ability to self-manage, prioritize and collaborate in a team-oriented, high volume, time-sensitive environment
• Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) at an intermediate level
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and ability to apply that knowledge in troubleshooting issues and providing recommendations for solutions

Nice to have:

· Knowledge of AS400 Data Entry system/LIS

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Medical laboratory environment
• Required walking with repetitive motions
• May sit or stand for prolonged period of time with extensive computer use
• Required to lift a maximum of 30 pounds as required
• Exposed to bio hazardous substances, temperature differences and noise variances

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.

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