Laboratory Assistant Production- Team Lead

Canadian Blood Services; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and caring organization dedicated to saving lives as a Temporary Part-Time Laboratory Assistant Team Lead. In this rewarding role, you will supervise the preparation of donor samples and assist in testing activities, ensuring excellent customer service and adherence to quality standards. This position offers a chance to contribute to a mission-driven team that plays a vital role in healthcare. If you are passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a career where your skills will help improve the health and well-being of countless patients across Canada.

Benefits

Defined benefits pension plan

Vacation and holidays as per Collective Agreement

Employee discounts

Wellness program

Qualifications

• Completion of Secondary School and Medical Laboratory Assistant training.
• Ability to supervise, communicate effectively, and organize workload.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sample receiving and preparation for testing.
• Assist testing staff with various laboratory duties.
• Ensure documentation follows Good Manufacturing Practices.

Skills

Effective communication in English

Ability to deal with others effectively

Physical ability to carry out duties

Organizational skills

Supervision and training

Equipment operation

Education

Secondary School completion

Medical Laboratory Assistant training

Post-secondary education in medical laboratory

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job category : Laboratory and phlebotomy

Job posting ID : 7075

Employment status : Temporary part-time

Position's anticipated start date : 2025-04-07

Position's anticipated end date : 2026-03-29

Possible schedule / FTE : 0.7

Number of positions available : 1

Classification : HSAA

Salary / Rate of pay : starting at $25.87 / hour

Application deadline : 2025-04-15

Application requirements :

• Your up-to-date resume.
• Job specific cover letter.
• 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 Temporary Part-Time Laboratory Assistant Team Lead to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West Team in Calgary. You will be responsible for the supervision and performance of routine sample receiving and preparation of donor samples for Donor Testing. You will also be responsible for assisting testing staff, under the guidance of a certified technologist, in testing related activities, including para-technical duties, instrument maintenance, cleaning of equipment and glassware, inventory management, reagent preparation, sample management and records management. You will maintain and provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers, promote continuous learning and participate in ongoing quality improvement activities.

Formula for success

• Receives, inspects, stores and prepares donor samples.
• Operates equipment required in the sample preparation process. Performs routine equipment operation and maintenance as well as manual procedures and activities.
• Ensures all required documentation is accurate, complete and follows Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Prepares reagents and controls for all testing platforms and manual procedures.
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies, assists with inventory counting and ordering, and receives and inspects supply shipments.
• Maintains and provides excellent customer service to internal and external customers and promotes continuous learning.
• Participates in continuing education and ensures Laboratory Assistant’s training is kept up to date. Perform training as required.

Desired education and skills

• Successful completion of Secondary School.
• Graduate from a certified Medical Laboratory Assistant training program and/or Foreign trained Medical Laboratory Technologist with experience who does not have registered status in Canada.
• Formal education or equivalent post-secondary education applicable to a medical laboratory and one-year laboratory work experience.
• Previous Good Manufacturing Practices experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize workload effectively.
• Ability to supervise and teach/train.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

What we have to offer

• Defined benefits pension plan.
• Vacation and holidays as per Collective Agreement.
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more.

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.

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. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add [e-mail] and [e-mail] to your safe senders list.

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