Laboratory Assistant

2 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada Canadian Blood Services Full time

**Job category**: Laboratory and phlebotomy
**Job posting ID**: 5636

**Employment status**:Regular full-time
**Position's anticipated start date**: 2024-04-01
**Possible schedule/FTE**:1.0

**Classification**:HSAA
**Salary/Rate of pay**:$22.82

**Application deadline**: 2024-03-09
**Application requirements**:

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

**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 Full Time Laboratory Assistant** to join our dynamic **Distribution Team**.

Our **Distribution Team** is integral to Canadian Blood Services role as Canada’s Lifeline. In this role, you will perform a variety of duties related to the production of components from donations received from blood donors and in the distribution of these and other related products to the customers of the Canadian Blood Services.

**Formula to Success**:

- Maintaining stock of supplies in component laboratory including fractionation products, red blood cells, and platelets
- Issuing blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centres, etc
- Maintaining temperature records of laboratory equipment
- Responding to product storage temperature alarms

**Desired Education and Skills**:

- Grade 12 plus one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with other staff, volunteers, donors and the general public
- Ability to deal effectively with other departments
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the job
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory operations
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment
- Ability to organize work

**What we offer you**:

- Benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Pension Plan
- Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

**What you can expect**:

- Schedule will be weekdays and every second weekend with on call
- Weekend shift is 7:30am-3:30pm
- Weekday shifts are 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm or 10am-8pm

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.



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