Laboratory Assistant Production

Canadian Blood Services; British Columbia; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join Canadian Blood Services as a Laboratory Assistant and be part of a dynamic team committed to saving lives. You will be responsible for producing blood components, maintaining documentation, and ensuring safety in the lab. With a focus on collaboration and excellence, this role offers a rewarding experience in health care.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental

Defined benefits pension plan

Employee discounts and wellness programs

Qualifications

• Completion of Grade 12 plus Laboratory Assistant Certificate and one year of recent related experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

• Receiving, assessing and producing whole blood and related components.
• Maintaining documentation related to inventory and procedures.
• Performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Ability to deal with others

Education

Laboratory Assistant Certificate

Completion of Grade 12

Job description

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID: 7320

Employment status: Regular full-time

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

Position's anticipated end date:

Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: HEU 180

Salary/Rate of pay: $29.27

Application deadline: 2025-06-06

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 if looking for two Regular Full-Time Laboratory Assistants Production to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West Team in Vancouver.

Formula for success

• Drawing on your laboratory experience, you will be receiving, assessing and producing whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components
• Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be assisting the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures
• 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 be performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products
  
  
  

Desired Education And Skills

• Completion of Grade 12 plus Laboratory Assistant Certificate and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Ability to deal with others effectively
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
• Ability to organize workload and function effectively under pressure
• Ability to operate related equipment
  
  
  

What We Have To Offer

• Extended Health and Dental
• Defined benefits pension plan
• Percentage in lieu for vacation and stat holidays
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more
  
  
  

What You Can Expect

Schedule 0600-1400; 1400-2200 and 2200-0600 rotation. Days will depend on what is being covered.

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.

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