Laboratory Assistant - BCGEU - Part Time Regular - Coquitlam, BC

Laboratory Assistant - BCGEU - Part Time Regular - Coquitlam, BC

3001 Gordon Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2K7, Canada

Overview

Job Description posted Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 8 : 00 AM. LifeLabs is Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are committed to empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services. We are innovators, operating Canada\'s first commercial genetics lab and the country\'s largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. LifeLabs processes more than 112 million laboratory tests annually, with a team of over 6,000 professionals delivering high quality testing and results. We value caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach, and we are dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across our workforce and communities we serve.

As a Laboratory Assistant , you will be responsible for the specimen collection process, from greeting patients through to preparation of specimens for transportation. This is an important role in patient care and in LifeLabs\' operations, enabling you to make a meaningful impact on patients\' lives.

These values guide our actions and decisions and help define our team culture.

Position Details

Status : Part-Time Regular

Schedule : 20-37.5 hours per week, various shifts and schedules depending on operational demands.

Additional requirements : N / A

Number of positions : 1

Start Date : ASAP

Union : This is part of the BCGEU collective agreement

Note : This vacancy is for an existing position

Your responsibilities

• Greet and request required information from patients, explain the specimen collection process, and ensure patients have followed necessary test protocol prior to specimen collection.
• Perform phlebotomies, connect / disconnect Holter monitors, 24-hour blood pressure monitoring, and perform ECG tracings.
• Perform special test collections, such as medical / legal drug screens, paternity tests, and clinical trials, and complete related documentation.
• Maintain client relationships, including responding to inquiries and following up on requests.
• Complete data entry of required patient demographics, requisition information, and other information related to processing test results.
• Prepare specimens for transportation and testing.

What you will bring to the role

Compensation and Benefits

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs offers a comprehensive total rewards program specific to the job position, including :

Accessibility and Vaccination

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy and applicable provincial accessibility acts, accommodations are available by request during recruitment. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email careers@lifelabs.com.

Vaccinations are highly encouraged and may be required for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments or employer policies. Please confirm whether vaccination or immunization screening is required for this position.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians?

Apply today!

3001 Gordon Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3C 2K7, Canada

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