Laboratory Assistant

Canadian Blood Services; Regina; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional resources

Vacation and holidays

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking Temporary Part-Time Laboratory Assistants to join our Regina team. You will support processing whole blood collections into products and assist in distributing these products to customers such as Provincial Hospitals and blood centres.

The role involves 6–8 weeks of training, day and evening shifts, and on-call duties. A Grade 12 plus related experience and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 plus one year of related experience or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff, volunteers, donors and the general public.
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to organize work.

Responsibilities

• Process blood components and assist in production of components.
• Issue blood products to Public Health and other agencies for QC and distribution.
• Maintain stock of supplies in the component laboratory.
• Maintain documentation and records related to inventory per procedures.
• Perform routine equipment and work area maintenance to ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory operations

Equipment operation

Education

Grade 12 + 1 year related experience

Job description

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Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID: 9419

Employment status: Temporary part-time

Position's anticipated start date:2026-11-30

Position's anticipated end date: 2027-06-29

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.5

Classification: SEIU 299 - REG

Salary/Rate of pay: $22.807

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.

Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own.

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

If you’re looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and discover a role where your work is meaningful, your purpose is clear, and your impact is felt every day.

We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a TemporaryPartTime Laboratory Assistants to join our dynamic team in Regina.

TheLaboratoryteam is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by processing the whole blood collections to the final product and the distribution of these products to the customers of Canadian Blood Services. In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the production of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your knowledge and experience in laboratory functions, you will be processing blood components such as from apheresis donations
• Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be issuing blood products to Public Health and outside agencies for Quality Control, as well as issueblood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centres, etc
• Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be maintaining stock of supplies in component laboratory including fractionation products, red blood cells, and platelets
• Using your attention to detail you will be involved in the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records related to inventory in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions.
• Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence, you will be performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products and maintaining temperature records of laboratory equipment.

Desired education and skills

• Grade 12 plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, volunteers, donors and the general public
• Ability to deal effectively other departments
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job
• Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment
• Ability to organize work

What we offer you

• Payment in lieu of vacation and holidays.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Eligible for defined benefitpension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• There will be 6-8 weeks of Full Time training.
• The schdeule will be days and evenings 7 days a week 6am-9pm on call.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights up to 10 kg (22 lbs).

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.

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