Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department

Position #: 

Expected Start Date: August 25, 2026

Union: PSBU

Facility: Saskatoon Campus

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Faculty of Nursing, Health Sciences and Community Services
 
Type: Full Time Permanent

FTE: 1.0

Shift Information: Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions)

Hours of Work:  72 hours bi-weekly

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay band 8 $2,451.58 - $2,928.31 biweekly

Job Description: 

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.

Travel Required: 

• Yes

Education

Degree or Diploma in Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT)

Licenses

Active registration and current licensure with the applicable national and/or provincial regulatory body.

Other Education and Training

Minimum of two years of recent, relevant experience as a Combined Laboratory and X-Ray Technology (CLXT). or in a related field in a Canadian laboratory, including clinical laboratory.

Competencies 

• Driver’s License Class 5

• Experience in the use and maintenance of equipment and medical laboratory analyzers

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, emergency response procedures, dangerous goods handling, and biohazard waste disposal.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and supply vendors.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

• Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty, and supervisors.

• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

• Effective interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity. 

Other Information

Please apply on the following link:  https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/63487