Canadian Blood Services Hiring For Laboratory Assistant – Production at Calgary, AB Full Time

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Laboratory Assistant – Production to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team in Calgary.

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 3876

Employment status: Temporary part-time
Position’s anticipated end date (if temporary): 2024-12-29
Possible schedule/FTE: .80

Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: $22.82

Application deadline: 2022-11-24
This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

About the role

The work of Laboratory Assistants is integral to Canadian Blood Services role as Canada’s Lifeline. Reporting directly to the Laboratory Supervisor for Component Production, you will be working in the manufacturing area of the laboratory, performing functions related to the preparation and storage of blood and blood components in accordance with all regulatory and Canadian Blood Services’ policies, procedures and practices.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receive, assess and produce whole blood and apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components
• Preparation and storage of blood components
• End label and store blood components
• Performs bacterial detection
• Performs other laboratory duties as required

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum one year relevant laboratory experience is preferred
• Post secondary courses in sciences preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English are essential; legible handwriting required
• Superior multi-tasking skills required
• Ability to work well in a multidisciplinary team environment as well as independently
• Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks in a meticulous manner
• Capable of working in a highly regulated environment
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the job required including manual dexterity (must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and carry boxes/cartons of up to 10kg)
• Must be able to work various shifts including weekends

Benefits:

• Payments in lieu of vacation and holidays
• Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

Diversity and inclusion play a vital role in ensuring health equity for patients across Canada. We are committed to reflecting Canada’s population in our organization and fostering an environment where all employees can be their authentic selves, with equal opportunities to succeed and contribute.

To protect the health and safety of its employees, all Canadian Blood Services’ employees are required to be fully vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights grounds. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives.

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.