Laboratory Assistant - Production

Canadian Blood Services; Brampton; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading organization as a Laboratory Assistant in Brampton, Ontario, where you'll be integral in processing blood components that save lives. This temporary part-time role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment, ensuring quality and safety in blood production. Ideal candidates will have a secondary education and laboratory experience, contributing to a mission-driven team.

Benefits

Payment in lieu of vacation

Payment in lieu of holidays

Payment in lieu of benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or equivalent.
• Ability to follow instructions precisely and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of blood components.
• Record temperatures of laboratory equipment.
• Maintain documentation and inventory records.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Communication 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: 7275

Employment status: Temporary part-time

Position's anticipated start date: 2025-06-30

Position's anticipated end date: 2025-12-28

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.5

Classification: BT OPSEU 5103 - TOR

Salary/Rate of pay: $25.27

Application deadline: 2025-05-26

Application requirements:

• Your up-to-date resume.
• We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process.
  
  
  

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 to join our dynamic Production team in Brampton, Ontario.

The Production team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by processing whole blood collections to the final products.

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 receive, assess and produce whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components.
• Utilizing your attention to detail, you will record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and environmental conditions in the laboratory.
• Using your excellent organizational skills, 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 perform routine 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

• Payment in lieu of vacation.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Payment in lieu of benefits.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
  
  
  

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays. Shifts will be assigned 6 weeks in advance.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight 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.

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.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-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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