Laboratory Assistant Production Float

Canadian Blood Services; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A health organization in Vancouver is seeking a Regular Full-Time Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic Supply Chain Operations team. Responsibilities include receiving, assessing, and producing blood components, assisting in procedure development, and maintaining documentation. Candidates should have Grade 12 and a Laboratory Assistant Certificate along with effective communication and organizational skills. The role offers a rotating schedule and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Extended Health and Dental

Defined benefits pension plan

Percentage in lieu for vacation and stat holidays

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Receive, assess, and produce whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma.
• Assist the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records related to inventory.
• Perform routine maintenance of equipment and work areas.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Physical ability to perform duties

Ability to operate related equipment

Education

Grade 12 plus Laboratory Assistant Certificate

Job description

About the Role

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full-Time Laboratory Assistant 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.

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