Laboratory Assistant - Production

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

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization dedicated to saving lives as a Laboratory Assistant. In this rewarding part-time role, you'll assist in the production of essential blood components, ensuring quality and safety for patients across Canada. Your expertise in laboratory functions and attention to detail will be crucial in maintaining inventory and documentation. Enjoy a flexible schedule, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative environment. If you're passionate about contributing to healthcare and making a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or equivalent.
• Technical skills in MS Office and relevant software.

Responsibilities

• Process blood components for life-saving treatments.
• Maintain stock and documentation in compliance with procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Laboratory functions

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

Completion of secondary education

BSc or College Diploma

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Computer systems

Job description

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID: 7202

Employment status: Regular part-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.7

Number of positions available: 1

Classification: NSGEU 43

Salary/Rate of pay: $23.8828 - $27.0548

Application deadline: 2025-05-11

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

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 - Production to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team.

The Supply Chain Operations East team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by processing the whole blood collections to the final product and the distribution of these products to the customers of Canadian Blood Services. 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 be processing blood components such as platelet concentrates, fresh frozen plasma, cryoprecipitate, recovered plasma, concentrated red cells and cryosupernatant plasma from whole blood and apheresis donations
• Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be issuing blood products to Public Health and outside agencies for Quality Control, as well as issue blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centres, etc
• Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be maintaining stock of supplies in component laboratory including fractionation products, red blood cells, and platelets
• Using your attention to detail 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 and maintaining temperature records of laboratory equipment.
  
  
  

Desired education and skills

• Completion of secondary education and minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination. BSc or College Diploma would be considered an asset.
• Technical skills including MS Office, and relevant computer skills may be required.
• Must have good oral and written communications skills.
  
  
  

What we offer you

• Paid vacation.
• Comprehensive health dental and vision benefits for you and your family.
• Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
• Defined benefitpension 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, overnights, weekends and statutory holidays. Shifts will be assigned 4-6 weeks in advance. Typically 0600 - 1400, 0700 -1500, 0800 - 1600, 0600 - 1600, 0900 - 1700, 1700 - 0100 depending on operational requirements.
• Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weights 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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