Laboratory Assistant - Production

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

Job summary

Join Canadian Blood Services as a part-time Laboratory Assistant and be part of a team that processes blood components crucial for life-saving treatments. With a focus on safety and quality, you'll utilize your laboratory skills to support patient care, all while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Vacation prorated to hours worked

Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits

Employee discounts and wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of laboratory work experience or equivalent education.
• Preferred post-secondary background in science.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and produce whole blood, apheresis platelets, and plasma.
• Ensure compliance with operational procedures and documentation.
• Maintain working area in an orderly and safe manner.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Oral Communication

Written Communication

Ability to Follow Instructions

Basic Computer Skills (MS Office)

Education

Completion of secondary education

Minimum 2 years laboratory work experience

Post-secondary background in science

Job description

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Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 7417

Employment status: Regular part-time
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.60 FTE
Number of positions available: 1

Classification: Lab Aligned
Salary/Rate of pay: $23.69 - $28.29

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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.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part time Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Production team.

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 ensure appropriate documentation on records related to Production in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions.
• Using your excellent organizational skills, you will ensure working area is maintained in an orderlyand safe manner.
• 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 2years 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

• Vacation prorated to hours worked.
• Payment in lieu of holidays.
• Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• 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 can start as early at 0600 and some shifts may end as late as 2100.
• 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.

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