Job Description

Job Title: Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA)
Location: Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre, Northern Zone
Department: PLM Laboratory CRHCC
Type of Employment: Temporary, Hourly, Part-Time (50%) long-assignment (x1)
Union: CUPE Healthcare
Posting Closing Date: 17-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

Under the direction of Management (or designate), the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) supports all members of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) by performing various functions related to the pre‑ and post‑analytical phases of testing. Positive patient identification and accurate specimen handling are essential. Duties include:

  • Specimen procurement, receipt and processing
  • Data entry
  • Media, reagent and smear preparation
  • Sterilization
  • Clerical duties
  • Loading specimens onto an analyzer
  • Supply management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Custo...

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