Laboratory Administrative Assistant
The Laboratory Administrative Assistant will manage the shipping, receiving, and logging of environmental samples while maintaining the LIMS system. They will also act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff, generating reports and invoices to ensure timely client communication.
- On-site
- Calgary, AB
- Posted Aug 27, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
Job DetailsJob Location: Calgary, AB T2A 1X2Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $20.00 - $20.00 HourlyEMSL is seeking a Laboratory Administrative Assistant in Calgary, AB. This is an administrative support position for the laboratory manager and the analysts. It will oversee the shipping, receiving, distributing, and logging in of samples. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Receive environmental samples and enter Chain of Custody into LIMS system Review paperwork for all incoming samples to ensure completeness and correctness Quality control of samples to ensure sample integrity Transfer samples based on priority to appropriate custody locations Coordinate and perform sample-related activities, including shipping and receiving, processing and administration Generate reports, invoices, and enter data produced by analysts into the computer system for the production of the final, client ready report Ensure the final report is prepared and that the results are reported to the client in a timely manner Assist with internal and external client questions via phone, e-mail, and in person Act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the manager QualificationsRequirements: High School diploma or GED equivalent Authorization to work in Canada indefinitely and without restriction or sponsorship Experience in administration, data entry, and customer service Proficient in MS Office Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with clientele Ability to work in a high volume environment Ability to stand and sit for various lengths of time Ability to lift up to 25lbs. Effective time management, organizational skills, and ability to multi- task and prioritize with minimal assistance Available Shift: Position is full-time, Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Calgary are encouraged to apply EMSL Canada offers supplemental benefits and paid time off. The pay rate for this position is $20.00 per hour. To find out more about EMSL Canada please visit our website at: www.emslcanada.ca/ EMSL Canada is an equal opportunity employer
What you’ll do
The Laboratory Administrative Assistant will manage the shipping, receiving, and logging of environmental samples while maintaining the LIMS system. They will also act as a liaison between clients and laboratory staff, generating reports and invoices to ensure timely client communication.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have experience in administration, data entry, and customer service. Proficiency in MS Office and the ability to lift up to 25lbs are required, along with authorization to work in Canada.
Benefits
• Supplemental benefits • Paid time off
Listed skills
- Time managementPreferred
- Customer servicePreferred
- Quality ControlPreferred
- MS-OfficePreferred
- Multi-TaskingPreferred
- Data entryPreferred
- Communication SkillsPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Data entry
- Customer service
- MS Office
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Shipping and receiving
- Quality control
- LIMS system
- Shipping And Receiving
- Administrative Support
- Professionalism
- Organizational Skills
- Lifting Ability
- Time Off Management
- Chain Of Custody
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Data Entry
- Invoicing
- Multitasking
- Time Management
- Prioritization
- Quality Control
Job areas
- Administrative
- Science & Research
- Customer Service & Support
- Logistics
- Laboratory Administrative Assistant
- Office / Administrative Assistant (General)
- Administrative and Executive Secretaries
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive
Additional details
- Minimum education
- High school
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week