Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Testing team in Brampton, Ontario.

Job category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job posting ID: 4514

Employment status: Temporary full-time
Position's anticipated end date: 2024-03-30

Classification: BT OPSEU 200
Salary/Rate of pay: 23.31

Application deadline: 2023-05-23
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

In this role you will further the Mission, Vision, Values and objectives of Canadian Blood Services in the delivery of products, processes and services that meet or exceed customers’ expectations in accordance with CBS’ Management System and all legislative and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

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  Receives, inspects, stores and prepares donor samples according to approved work instructions.
• Operates equipment required in the sample preparation and other processes such as plate washing and Storage.
• Ensures working area is maintained in an orderly and safe manner. Uses personal protective equipment as required.
• Follows GMP guidelines for all documentation required.
• Records temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and environmental conditions in testing areas.
• Aliquots and prepares samples for shipment to the Ottawa Project Lab for confirmatory testing.
• Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Canadian Blood Services’ Corporate Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

Required Skills:

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  Grade 12 and one year laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination.
• Able to work independently, and escalate issues appropriately
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• The ability to function as part of a lab team and demonstrated regular attendance is required.
• Must be able to work evenings and Night Shifts.

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! 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.