Program assistant Jobs in Halifax, NS

What you'll do

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Medical Lab Technology (MLT) Quality and Operations Manager, you will:

• Provide lab, program and administrative support for the MLT program.
• Maintain the lab by managing the lab environment, equipment maintenance and media/reagent/specimen preparation.
• Order requested lab supplies, receive and rotate stock, and update lab inventory system.
• Provide administrative preparation for the lab.
• Assist with technological needs including computers and printers.
• Assist faculty with the safe operation of equipment and analyzers using standard operating procedures and safe work practices.
• Be responsible for waste management of the lab (chemical and biohazardous).
• You may be asked to support faculty in the lab setting with safety supervision of students as required.

What you'll need

Qualifications

Qualifications and Occupational Experience:

• The minimum educational qualification for this position is a relevant post-secondary diploma or certification in Medical Lab Assistant (or equivalent), be registered with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Medical Laboratory Sciences (NSRMLS) or can register upon hire, and certification with the Canadian Society of Medical Lab Science (CSMLS).

• In addition, you possess training in WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) and Occupational Health and Safety regulations as well as Standard First Aid, CPR and discipline relevant safety training, or you have a willingness to obtain within the first year.

• You have a minimum of three (3) years (full-time equivalent) of recent and related occupational experience as a Medical Lab Assistant in a range of clinical lab departments.

• Occupational experience that includes experience in all five main lab disciplines (microbiology, histology, transfusion medicine, chemistry, hematology), and specimen collection and handling would be considered an asset.

• You are familiar with and comfortable using computer applications such as the Microsoft Office Suite and e-mail. Experience with Lab Information Systems (LIS) would be considered an asset.

• You are comfortable working in a digital environment; you take responsibility for acquiring knowledge about advancing technology; and you are committed to using technology in advancing your work.

Relevant Skills and Knowledge:

• You demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and anti-racism.

• You possess excellent interpersonal skills and are able to interact at all levels of an organization.

• You are known for your superior customer service skills and can create a relationship of trust beyond the immediate interaction.

• Your superb team working skills enable you to contribute positively to a team environment.

• You have specific technical occupational knowledge and skill in the maintenance of lab equipment, inventory management, lab safety, and Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG).

• You are known for your problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• You are a strong communicator.

• You possess excellent coordination skills specifically related to providing faculty support for student labs and program operational needs.

• You have proven records and information management skills and abilities specifically related to lab procedures including document management and lab information systems (LIS).

• You have a proven ability to multi-task and complete tasks within a defined timeframe independently with minimal supervision.

• You demonstrate a strong commitment to excellence and attention to detail.