Canadian Blood Services Hiring for Laboratory Assistant – Production at Brampton, ON Full Time

Employment status: Regular part-time

Possible schedule/FTE: 0.50

Classification: BT OPSEU 200

Salary/Rate of pay: 23.31

Application deadline: 2022/08/15

This position is open to: Internal and External applicants

Somewhere in Canada there’s a life you can save.

Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving the lives of Canadians. Thousands of Canadians depend on us every day for reliable access to blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues.

Join Canada’s Lifeline and make a meaningful difference every day.

Canadian Blood Services is looking for two Regular Part-Time Laboratory Assistants to join our dynamic Production Team in Brampton, Ontario. In this role you will be responsible for para‑technical functions of the Laboratory and may be assigned any of the duties and responsibilities listed below. You will adhere to all current operating procedures, practice good judgment in the performance of job responsibilities and promote centre objectives through good interpersonal skills.

Key responsibilities include:
Prepares, produces and/or modifies all blood components and has the responsibility for maintaining proper storage of whole blood and blood components

Prepares available inventory, issues, and outdates counts of blood and components on a daily basis

Receives orders, selects, issues, dispatches, and may be assigned to pack blood, blood components and fractionation products to hospitals according to Standard Operating Procedures

Prepares donor samples for testing according to Standard Operating Procedures

Prepares individual plasma units of various types, completes paperwork and prepares shipment of units to fractionation plant

Performs cleaning of equipment and supplies

Performs preventative maintenance of equipment used in the laboratory

May be assigned to operate a computer terminal and other automated equipment

Observes laboratory hygiene, precautions and laboratory safety regulations

Assists in the laboratory by performing para‑technical duties, under the close supervision of a technologist (e.g., sorting banks, opening specimens, writing worksheets, and recording results)

Assists the laboratory manager or designate in the development and evaluation of procedures, such as integration of a new procedure

Maintains adequate stock of supplies and prepares weekly supply orders

Follows all policies and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe work environment

May assist with training of staff

Performs additional Laboratory department related tasks and duties

Required Skills:
Minimum completed Grade 12 education; Bachelor’s of Science or College Diploma would be considered an asset

Minimum of one (1) year laboratory work experience

Experience in food processing or pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset

Relevant computer skills may be required

Manual dexterity, ability to prepare and maintain accurate records

Initiative and ability to work independently

Ability to carry out repetitive tasks in a meticulous manner

Ability to learn required technical skills

Must have good oral and written communications skills

Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays

Fluency in English is required

Benefits:
Payments in lieu for vacation and holidays

Defined benefits pension plan

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.

To protect the health and safety of its employees, all Canadian Blood Services’ employees are required to be fully vaccinated (COVID-19 vaccine doses as approved by Health Canada), subject to any medical or other human rights grounds.

If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply! 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 (such as testing) will be contacted. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us.