Laboratory Assistant- Chemistry

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?
As a Laboratory Assistant, you are responsible for the preparation of samples and/or reagents for routine processing, the performance of simple non-interpretive tests under the technical oversight of a Medical Laboratory Technologist as required, and the independent performance of simple non-interpretive tests escalating to a qualified Medical Laboratory Technologist for support and guidance as required. You will also ensure quality control checks and standards are run as required and participate in all quality assurance programs andensure company and Ministry of Health (MOH) guidelines are observed.

Lastly, you will perform routine maintenance of laboratoryequipmentas appropriateanddeal with problems that arise.
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
Status:

Permanent Full-Time (37.5 hours/week)
Vacancy Type:
Existing

Hours:

Monday to Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; rotational shifts.

Location:

Kelowna
Discipline:

Lab Operations - Chemistry
Workstyle:100% onsite
Internal Deadline Application Date:
October 9 2026, at 5:00 p.m. PST.
How YOU will make a difference:
Receive and sort samples
Dataenterthe results intothe company'sdatabase as required
Ensurethatallabnormal,criticalandSTATSare processedasoutlined inthe department guidelines
Ensure that all samples are properly labeled and identified before testing
Followestablishedprotocolforthehandlingofunsuitablesamples
Perform pre-analytic specimen processing
Operateinstrumentsfollowingdepartmentprocedures
Performsimplenon-interpretivetestingprocedures
Handle infectious material following approved procedures while adhering to government regulations(i.e. TDG) as required
Responsibleforthe follow-uponmissingsamples,documentationandresultsasandwhen required
Ensureallinquiries andproblemsare handledinacourteousandprofessionalmanner
Ensureadequateamountofsuppliesareonhandandthatvalidatedreagentsandtestingkitstobeusedareindateorder
Ensure that qualitycontrolchecksare performedasrequiredindocumentedworkprocedures
Responsibleformonitoring qualitycontrolguidelinesand makingappropriatecorrections
Referresultsfor Medical Laboratory Technologist to  review and release
Responsibletofollowallrelevantpreand/orpostanalyticalqualityprotocolsasdescribedinthecompanyquality assurance manual
Performroutinemaintenanceon laboratory instruments andequipmentfollowingdepartmentprocedures
Documentallmaintenanceperformed,includingminortroubleshootingfollowingmanufacturer'sin structions
Participate in the review of procedural documents for accuracy and effectiveness as required
Observe andreportallmalfunctions inequipmentandmaintainallrequiredlogbooks for routine equipment
Responsible for disinfecting the work area and equipment on a daily basis
Storeanddiscardspecimensaccordingtoappropriatedepar…