2627-013 - Program Assistant, Medical Lab Technology (MLT) (TS10) - Ivany Campus

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The Opportunity

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.

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.

We value Diversity and Inclusion

The College values diversity and inclusion and is committed to employment equity. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including Mi'kmaq, Aboriginal/Indigenous Persons, Black/African Nova Scotians, members of racially visible communities, persons with disabilities, persons of a minority sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, and women. Applicants from these communities wishing to self-identify may do so by completing the online questionnaire within the application.

NSCC is organized into five campus regions and three stand-alone campuses. Each region and stand-alone campus is led by a designated Principal and regional management team which supports NSCC's commitment to accessible, high-quality education across the province.

• Eastern Region: Includes Pictou Campus, Strait Area Campus, and Wagmatcook Learning Centre
• Northern Region: Includes Truro Campus, Cumberland Campus, and Amherst Learning Centre
• Metro Region: Includes Akerley Campus and IT Campus
• Southwest Region: Includes Lunenburg, Shelburne, Burridge Campuses, and Digby Learning Centre
• Valley Region: Includes Kingstec Campus, Annapolis Valley Campus, and the Centre of Geographic Sciences (COGS)

Stand-Alone Campuses:

• Ivany Campus
• Sydney Waterfront Campus
• eCampus

All NSCC positions are advertised every Tuesday and Thursday. To learn more about us and our hiring process, please follow this link.

Candidates selected for interviews will be expected to provide at least three recent, occupational references. The successful candidate will be expected to provide official transcripts to show proof of academic achievements.

NSCC is committed to the full inclusion of all applicants. As part of this commitment, NSCC will ensure that applicants are provided reasonable accommodations, as required. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact Jaclynn Kelly, HR Generalist at [email protected]. Our Employee Workplace Accommodation Policy can be found here.

Unfortunately, we cannot accept late or paper applications.