Lab Assistant

• 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 Laboratory Assistant?

• Dynacare is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join their Forensic Toxicology team in Edmonton, Alberta.
• The Lab Assistant performs workplace drug testing specimen accessioning.
• Ensures all necessary documentation is collected and specimens are correctly processed.
• Adheres to company policies and Ministry of Health guidelines in order to ensure the smooth operation of the company and maintenance of the company’s image of superior customer service.
• Also responsible for coordinating workflow.

Status

• Permanent, Full Time (Guaranteed 37.5 hours per week)
• Shift: Day Shift.
• Monday -
• Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm (rotating schedule)
• Discipline:
• Toxicology-PRIVATE
• Work
• Style:
• On
• Site
• Vacancy
• Type:
• New
• Location: 662850 50
• Street,
• Edmonton,
• Alberta,
• T6B 2N7
• Start
• Date:
• TBD
• Internal
• Posting
• Deadline: Internal application to be received no later than
• May 22, 2026
• 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

• Receives and confirms security of specimen packages
• Verify all information on chain-of-custody forms
• Record and report questionable integrity of specimen or documentation
• Apply barcodes to applicable documentation and specimen containers
• Identify and input accounts, test codes and other applicable information (data entry)
• Pours off specimen to testing containers according to procedure for a variety of tests, aliquot specific amount
• Pour off specimen for further testing according to procedures
• Log and store original specimen containers in secured fridge or freezer
• Dispose of specimens properly when required following proper procedures
• Solve problems related to forensic processing
• Clarify and retrieve missing information 4) Quality Assurance
• Ensures that Quality Control checks are performed as required in documented work instructions.
• Advise supervisor of violation of any Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Recommend improvement to procedures
• Prepare for regular inspections by governing regulatory bodies.
• Follow all relevant pre-and/or post analytical QA protocols as described in the company QA manual.
• Trains and develops skills development of new team members as required.
• Confirms integrity of packaging and contents for secured accounts.
• Prepares for regular accreditation inspections of department, as directed.
• Communicates and cooperates with inspectors
• May be required to provide testimony in legal procedures and prepare documentation for such
• Protects their own health and safety by reporting hazards and working in compliance with established safe working practices
• Performs duties in accordance with established company policies and procedures.
• Disinfecting of work area and equipment on a daily basis
• Preserves and safeguard all confidential information that comes to their knowledge in the course of employment with Dynacare.
• Observes and complies with the policies of the company and applicable legal requirements with respect to confidential information and the protection of privacy.

What YOU bring to the role

• Minimum education and experience
• Secondary School
• Certification or degree required: N/A
• Previous related experience: Considered as an asset but not a requirement

PROBLEM SOLVING/JUDGEMENT General responsibility – routine decisions with minimal choice of decision-making ability. Problem solving – uses reference books, department manuals and asks supervisor.

• EFFORT
• Deadline pressure
• Repetitious work
• Multitasking
• Moderate to fast paced environment
• Flexibility
• Repetitive movement
• Extensive computer use

Pay rate

$19.75 -$ 23.50 per hour 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 the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.