Laboratory Assistant - Distribution

Canadian Blood Services; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Canadian Blood Services as a regular part-time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution. In this role, you will support the distribution of blood products essential for life-saving treatments, gain valuable experience in a collaborative team, and contribute to public health. Ideal candidates will possess laboratory experience and strong communication skills while confirming to high standards for safety and quality.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits

Defined benefits pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or equivalent.
• Technical skills including MS Office and the ability to learn systems.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, produce and/or modify blood components.
• Assist in the distribution of blood components.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of secondary education

Post-secondary background in science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID: 7338

Employment status: Regular part-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.7

Number of positions available: 1

Classification: NSGEU 43

Salary/Rate of pay: $23.8828 - $27.0548

Application deadline: 2025-06-11

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
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Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page .

Together, we can make all the difference in the lives of others.

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 are looking for a rewarding experience with a values and mission-driven team, join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference.

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 Regular part-time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team.

The Supply Chain Operations East team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing duties in manufacturing, releasing, and distributing blood products. In this role you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the distribution of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians by providing technical assistance and maintaining the laboratory, all laboratory equipment and test instruments.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your knowledge and experience in laboratory functions, you will prepare, produce and/or modify all blood components, and maintain proper storage of whole blood and blood components.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills will be used to assist in the lab by performing duties such as sorting banks, opening specimens, writing worksheets, and recording results, under the close supervision of a [Medical Technologist] [for ATL – Supervisor].
• Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood components distribution, you will receive orders, select, issue, dispatch and may be assigned to pack blood components and fractionation products to hospitals according to Standard Operating Procedures.
• Your attention to detail will be utilized in preparing available inventory, issue and outdate counts of blood and components on a daily basis.
• Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be involved in preparing donor samples for testing, preparing individual plasma units of various types, completing paperwork and preparing shipment of units to the fractionation plant.
• Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence, you will perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products.
  
  
  

Desired education and skills

• Completion of secondary education and minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A post-secondary background in science is preferred.
• Technical skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn systems and programs, as required.
• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks.
• Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset.
  
  
  

What we offer you

• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
  
  
  

What you can expect

• Must be available to work a variety of shifts, days, evenings, overnights, weekends and stat holidays. Must be able to return to site within 30 minutes during on call shifts.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
  
  
  

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

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.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. 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 will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider, Research, and Science

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care, Non-profit Organizations, and Biotechnology Research

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