Laboratory Technologist II

Your Opportunity:

The Transplant Laboratory South (TLS) is located in the Arthur J.E. Child Cancer Centre at Foothills Medical Centre. Standard operating hours are 0700-1615 M-F. TLS is part of the Transfusion and Transplantation Medicine Program and the testing performed supports the Alberta Blood and Marrow Transplant Program, Southern Alberta Transplant Program, and Give Life Alberta - Organ Donation South. TLS is an American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics accredited lab. As a member of the TLS team you will perform, report, and record diagnostic testing in accordance with laboratory policy and procedures to ensure a high quality, accurate, and timely result. This will include identifying unusual or abnormal findings and alerting appropriate senior staff. Additionally, your work will facilitate the testing performed by receiving samples, troubleshooting and confirming orders, inventory management, instrument and temperature checks, scheduling patient testing, and other duties as required. Utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills, you will demonstrate a high standard of customer service by assessing and meeting the needs of internal and external stakeholders. The TLS team environment requires the ability to build positive working relationships and work effectively and collaboratively. Personal leadership is also required for following established policies and procedures, meeting deadlines, identifying problems, applying sound judgement, and showing initiative.

Description:

As a Medical Laboratory Technologist (MLT) II, you will coordinate the day-to-day operations and the quality control function of the laboratory. You may have advanced technical knowledge or are the lead responsible for coordinating the day-to-day operations of Laboratory Information System (LIS) support, site education, quality assurance or laboratory research programs. Your responsibilities may include coordinating, prioritizing, monitoring and assigning work to MLT l's, providing technical advice, problem solving and trouble shooting on a variety of laboratory instruments. In addition, you will participate in the technical aspects of the laboratory, ensuring the performance of standard and specialized procedures.

Classification: Laboratory Technologist II
Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Transplant Lab South
Primary Location: Arthur Child Cancer Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits
Date Available: 14-DEC-2026
Temporary End Date: 14-FEB-2028
Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days, On Call
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $41.95
Maximum Salary: $53.91
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:

Completion of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technology (MLT) program. Active or eligible for registration and practice permit with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Required to work on an on-call rotation providing MLT coverage from the hours of 4pm to 7am.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in histocompatibility and immunogenetics in the last 5 years: HistoTrac, SSP PCR amplification, SSO probe hybridization, NGS, RT PCR for HLA typing, Flow cytometry HLA crossmatch HLA Ab screening and ID, Luminex platform, LinkSeq software, GelDoc Ex Imager. Skilled in time management, prioritization, interpersonal skills, and working in a team environment.
Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.