Laboratory Assistant - Production

Canadian Blood Services; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 34,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health, dental andVision

Premiums paid under collective debt

Employee discounts

Job summary

Canadian Blood Services is seeking a Regular part-time Laboratory Assistant to join our Production team in NS-Dartmouth. You will help process whole blood components and ensure accurate documentation in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

The 0.7 FTE schedule offers a varied shift mix including days, evenings, weekends and holidays, with competitive benefits under the NSGEU 43 collective agreement.

Qualifications

• Completion of secondary education and minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

MS Office

Oral and written communication

Attention to detail

Record-keeping

Ability to follow instructions

Education

Secondary education

Science background (post-secondary)

Job description

Employment status: Regular part-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.7
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: NSGEU 43
Salary/Rate of pay: $24.9695 - $30.7579

Application requirements:

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

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 Regular part-timeLaboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Production team in NS-Dartmouth.

TheProduction 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

• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• 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 shifts which are based on operational needs. Shifts include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays.
  • 0600-1400, 07-1500, 08-1600, 1600-2400, Monday-Sunday
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).

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.

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.

Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.