Medical Laboratory Assistant

Interior Health is seeking an experienced and dynamic Medical Laboratory Assistant to join our Medical Laboratory Department at Royal Inland Hospital in Kamloops, BC. If Medical Laboratory Science is your passion and you are a reliable, flexible and motivated individual interested in working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, apply today! Who We Are Interior Health (IH) is committed to achieving a culturally diverse and inclusive workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Well-being and work life balance is promoted within the IH team, and our commitment to environmental sustainability supports our primary goal of increasing the health and well-being of everybody in the Interior Health region from our employees to the population we serve. What We Offer We offer a range of employee benefits and services for eligible positions, to support you at every stage of your career: Employee & Family Assistance Program Employer paid training/education opportunities Generous Vacation Entitlement Employer Paid Health Benefits Municipal Pension Plan Shift Premiums Competitive wages About The Job The Royal Inland Hospital (RIH) Laboratory strives to provide safe, convenient, respectful and accessible laboratory services to our patients. Programs and services include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, histopathology, cytology, and transfusion medicine. RIH is a tertiary hospital and a 24/7 operation with state of the art equipment, acting as a regional referral site. Medical Laboratory Assistants perform a variety of duties such as taking blood and specimen samples from patients, preparing blood and other specimens for analysis, distributing specimens to departments and outside Labs, operating related equipment, entering data into the Laboratory Information System (LIS) and performing related clerical duties as required. This is a Relief Part Time (0.74) opportunity until the return of the incumbent. Shifts of work will be scheduled rotating night shifts. About this Location Kamloops is where big skies, rugged landscapes, and city life come together. This vibrant city is an outdoor lover's dream, with skiing at Sun Peaks in winter and hiking, biking, and golf in the warmer months. The community’s downtown is full of life, from local eateries and unique shops to colorful street art and lively festivals. Whether you want to explore a market, sample local wines or catch a performance, there’s something for everyone in Kamloops. Come join our team and see why we’re one of B.C’s Top Employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities, and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Apply Today!

Medical Laboratory Assistants are responsible for collecting blood and specimen samples from patients and preparing them for analysis. They also handle specimen distribution, operate laboratory equipment, and perform data entry into the Laboratory Information System.

The candidate should be a reliable, flexible, and motivated individual with a passion for Medical Laboratory Science. Experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is desired for this relief part-time position.

• Employee & Family Assistance Program • Employer paid training/education opportunities • Generous Vacation Entitlement • Employer Paid Health Benefits • Municipal Pension Plan • Shift Premiums • Competitive wages

• Clinical carePreferred
• Data entryPreferred

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• Phlebotomy
• Specimen Collection
• Specimen Preparation
• Laboratory Information System (LIS)
• Data Entry
• Clerical Duties
• Patient Care

• Healthcare
• Science & Research

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 12, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Entry level