Laboratory Assistants - Production
Vancouver, British Columbia, CA, V6H 2N9
Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 7612
Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated start date: 2025-09-22
Position's anticipated end date: 2026-09-20 or return of Incumbent
Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0
Classification: HEU 180
Salary/Rate of pay: $29.27
Application deadline: 2025-08-21
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.
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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 2 Temporary full-time Laboratory Assistants to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team.
Formula for success
- Drawing on your laboratory experience, you will be receiving, assessing and producing whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components.
- Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be assisting the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures.
- Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be involved in the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records related to inventory in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions.
- Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence, you will be performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure the safety and quality of blood products.
Desired education and skills
- Completion of high school diploma.
- Laboratory Assistant Certificate and one (1) year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Ability to deal with others effectively.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
- Ability to organize workload and work under pressure, with tight deadlines.
- Ability to operate related laboratory equipment.
What we offer you
- Payment in lieu of vacation and statutory holidays.
- Premiums paid according to the collective agreement.
- Defined benefit pension plan.
- Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources.
What you can expect
- Schedule: Wednesday to Saturday 06:00 - 14:00 with days off being Monday and Tuesday.
- Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.).
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 donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list.
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