Job Posting
Laboratory 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 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.
