Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 2963
Employment status: Temporary part-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2023/03/26
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.7 FTE
Classification: NSGEU
Salary/Rate of pay: $22.3998
Application deadline: 2022-04-27
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.
About the role
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Production team in Dartmouth. The work of a Laboratory Assistant is integral to Canadian Blood Services role as Canada's Lifeline. In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the production of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving, assessing and producing whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components
- Assisting the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures
- Maintenance of appropriate documentation and records related to inventory in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions
- Performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products
Qualifications:
- Secondary school diploma and one year of recent related experience
- Ability to work well independently and within a team
- Ability to communicate with internal staff and external stakeholders in an effective professional manner
- Ability to follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks
- Strong time management skills and ability to prioritize and adapt
- Ability to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
Benefits
Starting rate: $22.3998- Payments in lieu for vacation, holidays
- Choice of defined contribution or defined benefits pension plan
- Provided uniforms
- 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.