Support and assist staff and students in laboratory settings.
Prepare labs and specimens.
Install, calibrate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair lab equipment.
Recommend and manage procurement of supplies and equipment.
Maintain inventories and documentation.
Ensure laboratory safety and compliance.
Oversee students and laboratory activities
Requirements summary
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology, current registration with C.S.M.L.S., licensed in Saskatchewan, two years relevant clinical experience, experience with hematology and chemistry analyzers, knowledge of lab safety and hazardous waste disposal, effective communication and interpersonal skills, valuing diversity.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory TechnologyEffective communicationInterpersonal skillsInventory managementSupervision of studentsDiversity valuingLaboratory safetyLaboratory supportLab setup and preparationSpecimen acquisition and preparationLab equipment calibration and maintenanceTroubleshooting lab equipmentWorkplace hazard recognition
Job description
Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department Casual 2026-2027 Job Content (SDF) Details Job Content (SDF) Details Competition Number P17607 Posting Title Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department Casual 2026-2027 Classification Band 8 Location Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus Other Location(s) Building Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building Date Posted 06/03/2026 Closing Date 06/30/2027 JIQ # 40159 Start Date 08/17/2026 End Date 06/30/2027 Open Until Filled No Ongoing No Category of work Casual Bargaining Unit Professional Services Hours of Work Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions), To be Assigned Salary Range $34.05-$40.67 Hourly Temporary Market Stipend Incumbent Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay Schedule will vary, including start and end times for shifts.
Posting Status Open Special Instructions to Applicants Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets.
Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population.
Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous.
A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA) Job Duties Job Duties The laboratory technologist provides support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning.
Duties will include all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.
Duties may also include installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.
The successful applicant will recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.
The laboratory technologist will be aware of workplace hazards and participate in establishing and enforcing safe work practices in the laboratory.
Some travel may be required. or 1.
Provide support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning 2.
Prepare all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.
3.
Perform installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.
4.
Recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.
5.
Recognize workplace hazards, participate in establishing safe work practices in the laboratory and oversee all individuals in the laboratory to ensure compliance.
6.
Oversee students and future applicants in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc.
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May involve travel.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE Specific Accountabilities Duties Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA) 1.
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology 2.
Current registration with C.S.M.L.S.
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Licensed to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Saskatchewan.
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Two years’ recent/relevant clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
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Experience in the use and maintenance of instruments such as hematology and chemistry analyzers.
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Knowledge of laboratory safety, emergency response, dangerous goods and biohazard waste disposal.
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Knowledge of providers of equipment and supplies.
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Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty and supervisors 7.
Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
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Effective interpersonal skills.
9.
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
Required Competencies
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