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SAIT

Supervisor, Classroom and Lab Technology

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$85K - CA$95K/yr

SAIT is looking for a Supervisor, Classroom and Lab Technology to lead the team that helps keep our teaching and learning spaces ready, reliable, and supportable. This role is ideal for a practical ...

SAIT

Educational Laboratory Technologist ll

Calgary, AB

CA$60K - CA$65K/yr

Lab. Technologist II Salary range: $60,299.20 - $65,208.00 (Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity) Hours per week: 40hrs Hours Per ...

RESA Power

Lab Tech

Calgary, AB · On-site

Performs other lab functions as directed by the General Manager. * Overseeing daily operations and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards, in ...

RESA Canada, Inc

Lab Tech

Calgary, AB · On-site

Performs other lab functions as directed by the General Manager. * Overseeing daily operations and ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and in accordance with company standards, in ...

Certified Group

Lab Tech

Calgary, AB · On-site

We are currently looking for a Microbiology Technician to join our growing team! JOB SUMMARY Prepare samples for analytical and microbiological testing of food products, ingredients, and ...

Amrize

Senior Lab Technician

Edmonton, AB · On-site

The lab tech will be working in an AASHTO certified laboratory for performance graded asphalt binders. WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH * Assist in testing of asphalt products to service our customers' needs ...

Bureau Veritas

Lab Technician

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$18/hr

Perform sample preparation / extractions of target compounds under specific matrices and provides general lab support in the analysis of samples Key Accountability/Responsibilities: Review LIMS ...

Sleeman Breweries

Lab Technician

Calgary, AB · On-site

CA$27.03/hr

Lab Technician Location: Calgary, Alberta Level: Individual Contributor Benefits and Perks: At Sleeman Breweries, you'll have access to benefits that support you today and help you plan for tomorrow:

University of Alberta

Lab Technician

Edmonton, AB · On-site

A full-time research technician position is available in the Elhenawy lab at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada. We are interested in exploring the pathogenesis of Escherichia coli ...

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How much do lab technologist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for lab technologist in Alberta is $26.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.67 and $31.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Technologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Technologist, you need a solid background in biology, chemistry, laboratory techniques, and typically an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory technology or a related field. Familiarity with laboratory information systems (LIS), automated analyzers, and relevant certifications like ASCP or AMT is highly valued. Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and effective communication help Lab Technologists excel in accuracy and teamwork. These skills and qualifications are crucial for ensuring precise test results, regulatory compliance, and efficient laboratory operations.

Who gets paid more, MLT or MLS?

Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) and Medical Laboratory Scientists (MLSs) are often used interchangeably, but in some regions, MLSs typically have higher educational requirements and may earn higher salaries. Generally, MLSs tend to have higher pay due to advanced training and certification, but salary differences can vary based on location, experience, and employer. Both roles require certification and skills in laboratory testing and analysis.

What is the highest paying lab technician job?

The highest paying lab technologist roles are often in specialized fields such as clinical laboratory directors, research scientists, or molecular diagnostics specialists, especially those with advanced certifications and extensive experience. Positions in industries like pharmaceuticals or biotechnology tend to offer higher salaries, with some roles exceeding six figures annually. Advanced skills, management responsibilities, and additional certifications can further increase earning potential.

What are Lab Technologists?

Lab Technologists, also known as Medical Laboratory Technologists or Clinical Laboratory Scientists, are professionals who perform complex tests on patient samples like blood, urine, and tissue to help diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. They operate sophisticated laboratory equipment, analyze results, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of test data. Lab Technologists often collaborate with physicians and other healthcare professionals to provide critical information for patient care. Their work is essential in hospitals, diagnostic labs, clinics, and research facilities.

What is the difference between Lab Technologist vs Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectLab TechnologistMedical Laboratory Technician
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or related fieldAssociate's degree or diploma in medical laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilitiesClinics, smaller labs, hospitals
Job ResponsibilitiesPerform complex tests, analyze results, supervise techsPrepare samples, conduct routine tests, record data

Lab Technologists typically hold a bachelor's degree and perform more complex testing and analysis, often supervising Medical Laboratory Technicians. Technicians usually have an associate degree and handle routine testing tasks. Both roles are essential in diagnostic labs and healthcare settings, but Lab Technologists generally have more advanced responsibilities and qualifications.

What are some common challenges Lab Technologists face when working in a fast-paced laboratory environment?

Lab Technologists often work under tight deadlines and must manage multiple tests and samples simultaneously, which can be challenging in busy clinical or research laboratories. Attention to detail is critical, as even minor errors can affect test results and patient outcomes. Adapting to new technologies and protocols, collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals, and maintaining strict adherence to safety and quality standards are also important aspects of the role. Effective communication and organizational skills help Lab Technologists navigate these challenges successfully.

What is the work of a lab technologist?

A lab technologist performs laboratory tests on biological samples such as blood, urine, and tissues to help diagnose, monitor, and treat diseases. They operate and maintain laboratory equipment, follow safety protocols, and ensure accurate and timely results, often working in clinical or research settings. Certification and attention to detail are important in this role.

How much do MLTs make?

Medical Laboratory Technologists (MLTs) in Florida typically earn an average annual salary of around $50,000 to $60,000, depending on experience, certifications, and work setting. Salaries can vary based on location, specialization, and employer, with some MLTs earning higher with additional credentials or in high-demand areas.
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Infographic showing various Lab Technologist job openings in Alberta as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 71% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 13% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $54,312 per year, or $26.1 per hour.

Supervisor, Classroom and Lab Technology

SAIT

Calgary, AB • On-site

CA$85K - CA$95K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago

Job description

Technology is just the start. At SAIT, our IT Services team collaborates across the institution to shape smarter, more connected ways of teaching, learning and working. We're strategic thinkers, problem-solvers, and innovators who turn big ideas into digital solutions that move SAIT forward. Join us and help build what's next. 

The Opportunity
 
Job classification: P5932 - Supervisor
Salary range: $85,000 - $95,000 
Placement within the range is typically based upon a review of skills, experience, and internal equity. 
Hours per week: 37.5
Paid leave: 4 Weeks Vacation / 14 Flex Days per year
Deadline to apply: Until position is filled
 
Are you a hands-on technology leader who can bring structure, service focus, and follow-through to a busy classroom and lab computing environment? SAIT is looking for a Supervisor, Classroom and Lab Technology to lead the team that helps keep our teaching and learning spaces ready, reliable, and supportable.

This role is ideal for a practical, service-focused leader who understands technical operations, enjoys developing people, and can bring consistency and accountability to a busy team. The Supervisor leads staff responsible for classroom and lab computing support, approved academic and course-related software readiness, technology preparation, hardware deployment, inventory coordination, repair coordination, and decommissioning activities.

This is a key operational leadership role within the Learning Spaces portfolio. The successful candidate will help ensure classroom and lab computing environments are reliable, current, secure, supportable, and ready for use by instructors and students.
How you'll contribute
  • Lead a technical team that supports daily classroom and lab computing operations, as well as the technology preparation function that enables annual refresh, replacement, and deployment activities.
  • Provide visible, on-site leadership by setting priorities, assigning work, coaching staff, monitoring service quality, resolving escalated issues, and ensuring the team operates in a coordinated and accountable manner.
  • Supervise, coach, schedule, and support the professional development of classroom and lab technology staff.
  • Oversee day-to-day support for classroom and lab computing environments, including classroom/lab computers, standard computer-related accessories, approved academic software, and related ITS-managed services.
  • Oversee the installation, configuration, validation, and readiness of approved academic and course-related software across classroom and lab computing environments.
  • Ensure classroom and lab computers are fully prepared for instruction with required software, standard configurations, and support processes in place.
  • Coordinate responses to escalated service requests, recurring operational issues, and classroom/lab readiness concerns.
  • Lead the technology preparation and deployment function supporting classroom, lab, and other ITS-supported endpoint refresh and replacement initiatives.
  • Ensure computers, standard accessories, cables, and other ITS-managed technology assets are received, inventoried, prepared, tested, staged, deployed, and decommissioned in a consistent and organized manner.
  • Support annual lifecycle and deployment planning in partnership with Classroom and Lab Technology staff, Deskside and Service Desk teams, academic areas, and other ITS teams.
  • Coordinate with vendors, contractors, Facilities, academic departments, lab stewards, instructors, AV teams, and ITS specialists to support classroom/lab technology operations, renovations, new builds, upgrades, and ongoing support.
  • Clarify service ownership, support boundaries, dependencies, and escalation paths where classroom or lab computing intersects with AV systems, specialized instructional equipment, vendor-supported systems, or discipline-specific lab technology.
  • Identify and implement practical improvements to enhance service consistency, deployment readiness, inventory management, documentation, asset handling, and customer experience.
  • Ensure team operations align with institutional policies, ITS standards, information security requirements, software compliance expectations, asset management practices, and health and safety standards.
What you bring
  • Post-secondary Diploma or Degree in information technology, computer systems, educational technology, business administration, operations management, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in one or more of the following areas: endpoint support, classroom or lab computing support, technology deployment, hardware lifecycle, asset management, IT service delivery, educational technology operations, or enterprise technology operations.
  • 2+ years of experience providing team leadership, supervision, work coordination, scheduling, coaching, or formal staff oversight in a technical, operational, or service-focused environment.
  • Experience supporting large-scale hardware refresh, computer deployment, imaging/build preparation, inventory coordination, decommissioning, or technology readiness activities is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working in a post-secondary, academic, enterprise IT, service-management, or multi-site operational environment is preferred.
  • Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, Facilities, academic stakeholders, technical specialists, AV teams, or cross-functional IT teams is an asset.
  • Experience working in environments where classroom/lab computing intersects with audiovisual systems, specialized instructional equipment, or discipline-specific technology is an asset.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and directly related experience may be considered. 
 
Certifications: 
  • ITIL Foundation certification (or willingness to obtain) is preferred.
  • Relevant certifications or training in Microsoft technologies, endpoint management, asset management, project coordination, service management, supervision, leadership, operations management, or health and safety are assets.
 
Skills and Attributes: 
  • Visible, on-site leadership skills and the ability to build a coordinated, accountable, and service-focused team.
  • Strong ability to organize, schedule, and coordinate high volumes of operational work, including service requests, deployments, lifecycle activities, inventory work, and decommissioning activities.
  • Practical technical knowledge of computer hardware, operating systems, standard computer-related accessories, academic software, endpoint support, classroom/lab computing environments, and service management practices.
  • Strong communication and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively with academic areas, lab stewards, instructors, vendors, Facilities, contractors, AV teams, and ITS teams.
  • Ability to clarify requirements, support boundaries, timelines, dependencies, and escalation paths.
  • Ability to analyze recurring issues, identify process gaps, improve team workflows, and document standards, procedures, and knowledge base materials.
  • Strong customer-service, organization, planning, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to support change, build collaborative relationships, gain cooperation, and align groups around practical solutions.
  • Comfort working in an on-site operational environment with competing priorities, service interruptions, project work, and time-sensitive academic requirements.
We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest in this opportunity. We understand how important communication is, and we are committed to following up with every candidate. Please know that each application is thoughtfully reviewed, and you will hear from us either way.
 
Together, we build bold futures 
 
At SAIT, we equip you with the resources you need to shape bold futures for yourself and our communities. We offer a comprehensive package including: 
 
- Generous time off to pursue other passions and support your wellbeing 
- SAIT paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision benefits so you, and your family, are well supported 
- Benefits supporting mental health and access to Greenshield + for virtual therapy at a reduced rate 
- Access to a Health Spending or Taxable Spending Account  
- Professional development opportunities through our Free Seat Program, tuition support, access to LinkedIn Learning and discounted Continuing Education & Professional Studies courses  
- Defined Benefit pension through LAPP to help you retire with confidence 
- Excellent dining options on campus 
- Free access to our fitness facilities and group fitness classes 
 
And the perks keep on coming!  

About SAIT 

At SAIT, we're building bold futures. We're a community of tenacious problem-solvers, inventive thinkers, and passionate collaborators who believe in doing work that matters.  

Named one of Alberta's Top Employers, we're driven by a desire to create an impact in our community. If you're looking for a place where purpose meets possibility, you've found it here. 

We're committed to community and belonging 

Community and belonging is essential to achieving SAIT's vision to be a global leader in applied education. We encourage applications from women, Indigenous people, racialized people, people with disabilities, people from gender and sexually diverse communities, and/or people with intersectional identities. Learn more about Community and Belonging at SAIT.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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