Medical Laboratory Assistant - Laboratory Services
Nova Scotia Health Authority
Full-time
Other-General
Location
cleveland, ns, Canada
Posted
July 15, 2026
Job Description
About The Opportunity
Under the direction of Management (or designate), the Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) works in collaboration with and supports all members of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) by performing various functions relating to the pre and post-analytical phases of testing. These functions can include specimen procurement, receipt, processing, data entry, media/reagent/smear preparation, sterilization, clerical duties, and loading specimens on an analyzer. Additional responsibilities may include supply management, troubleshooting, and customer service activities.
Responsibilities
- Positive patient identification and accurate specimen handling.
- Perform specimen procurement/receipt/processing, data entry, media/reagent/smear preparation, sterilization, clerical duties, and loading specimens on an analyzer.
- Supply management, troubleshooting, and customer service activities.
- Work rotating shifts, weekends...