Laboratory Assistant - Production

Canadian Blood Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay

Holiday pay

Premiums under collective agreement

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Professional resources

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Temporary part-time Laboratory Assistant to join the Production team in AB-Calgary-Operations. The role involves front-line work in producing blood components through careful handling and documentation.

The job requires secondary education and at least 1 year of lab experience, with MS Office skills and the ability to learn new systems. Flexibility for shifts and strong communication are essential for success.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess and process whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components.
• Record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and environmental conditions in the laboratory.
• Maintain documentation and records related to inventory in accordance with operational procedures and work instructions.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products.

Skills

Lab procedures

MS Office

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Education

Secondary education

1 year laboratory work experience

Science background (post-secondary)

Tools

Laboratory information systems

Job description

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Employment status: Temporary part-time
Possible schedule/FTE:0.80
Position's anticipated start date:2026-10-05
Position's anticipated end date: 2027-04-30
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: HSAA - CAL
Salary/Rate of pay: $23.81

• This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible.

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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.

About the role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-timeLaboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Production team in AB-Calgary-Operations.

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.

• 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.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.

What you can expect

• Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned 8-hour shifts which are based on operational needs. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights, weekends, and statutory holidays.
• Must be available to work full-time hours (75 hours bi-weekly) during training.
• Must be able to arrive on-site within 30 minutes of being contacted if observing on-call shifts.

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.

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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