Laboratory Assistant

Location

Edmonton, AB | Canada

Job description

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 5652

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2024-04-01
Position's anticipated end date: 2025-04-01
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0

Classification: HSAA
Salary/Rate of pay: $22.82

Application deadline: 2024-03-12
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 Temporary 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 after one year
• Percentage in lieu for vacation and paid holidays
• Pension Plan
• Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more

What you can expect:

• Schedule will be weekdays and every fifth weekend with on call
• Weekend shift is 7:30am-3:30pm
• Weekday shifts are 6am-2pm or 7am-3pm, 10am-8pm or 12 noon- 8pm

This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

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.

Canadian Blood Services requires that all employees be fully vaccinated (COVID 19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights considerations. Persons who have been vaccinated outside of Canada must contact their local Public Health Unit in order to obtain a vaccine equivalency certificate.

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. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.

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