Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department
About the role
Competition Number
P17291
Posting Title
Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department
Classification
Band 8
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Building
Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building
Date Posted
03/16/2026
Closing Date
03/25/2026
JIQ #
40159
Start Date
04/07/2026
End Date
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
Yes
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Professional Services
Hours of Work
Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions)
Salary Range
$2,451.58 - $2,928.31 biweekly
Temporary Market Stipend
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
72 hours biweekly. Schedule will vary, including start and end time for shifts.
Posting Status
Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
##Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
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.
or
- Provide support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning
- Prepare all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.
- Perform installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.
- Recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.
- Recognize workplace hazards, participate in establishing safe work practices in the laboratory and oversee all individuals in the laboratory to ensure compliance.
- Oversee students and future applicants in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc.
- May involve travel.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
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Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
-
Current registration with C.S.M.L.S.
-
Licensed to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Saskatchewan.
-
Two years’ recent/relevant clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
-
Experience in the use and maintenance of instruments such as hematology and chemistry analyzers.
-
Knowledge of laboratory safety, emergency response, dangerous goods and biohazard waste disposal.
-
Knowledge of providers of equipment and supplies.
-
Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty and supervisors
-
Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
-
Effective interpersonal skills.
-
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.
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Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department
About the role
Competition Number
P17291
Posting Title
Laboratory Technologist - Medical Diagnostics Department
Classification
Band 8
Location
Saskatchewan Polytechnic Saskatoon Campus
Other Location(s)
Building
Saskatoon Campus, Idylwyld Dr.
Other Building
Date Posted
03/16/2026
Closing Date
03/25/2026
JIQ #
40159
Start Date
04/07/2026
End Date
Open Until Filled
No
Ongoing
Yes
Category of work
Full Time
Bargaining Unit
Professional Services
Hours of Work
Regulated 36 hours (Special provisions)
Salary Range
$2,451.58 - $2,928.31 biweekly
Temporary Market Stipend
Incumbent
Total Assigned days (AC) / Total Hours per biweekly pay
72 hours biweekly. Schedule will vary, including start and end time for shifts.
Posting Status
Open
Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.
##Job Duties/Qualifications, Skills and Abilities(QSA)
Job Duties
Job Duties
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.
or
- Provide support and assistance for staff and students by ensuring labs are prepared for staff and ready for quality student learning
- Prepare all aspects of lab set up, specimen acquisition and preparation and lab take down.
- Perform installation, setup, as well as calibration, maintenance, troubleshooting and arranging for repair of lab equipment.
- Recommend the purchase of capital, materials, and supplies, maintain inventories and required documentation, keep informed of changes in laboratory practices, material and equipment.
- Recognize workplace hazards, participate in establishing safe work practices in the laboratory and oversee all individuals in the laboratory to ensure compliance.
- Oversee students and future applicants in classroom, clinical, labs, tours, etc.
- May involve travel.
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE
Specific Accountabilities
Duties
Required Qualifications, Skills and Abilities (QSA)
-
Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology
-
Current registration with C.S.M.L.S.
-
Licensed to practice as a Medical Laboratory Technologist in Saskatchewan.
-
Two years’ recent/relevant clinical experience as a Medical Laboratory Technologist.
-
Experience in the use and maintenance of instruments such as hematology and chemistry analyzers.
-
Knowledge of laboratory safety, emergency response, dangerous goods and biohazard waste disposal.
-
Knowledge of providers of equipment and supplies.
-
Ability to work cooperatively with students, staff, faculty and supervisors
-
Effective communication (written and oral) skills.
-
Effective interpersonal skills.
-
Demonstrates valuing diversity.
Desired QSA
About Saskatchewan Polytechnic
Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis. Learning takes place at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.