Laboratory assistant – Production
Canadian Blood Services, Production team based in Brampton, ON is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Laboratory assistant. Canadian Blood Services, Production team is a national non-profit organization that manages blood and plasma supply. It provides life-saving blood components like red cells, platelets, and plasma to hospitals across the country. Through its production team, donated blood is processed and prepared under strict safety and quality standards. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Canadian Blood Services
Department: Production
Position: Laboratory assistant – Production
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $25.27 hourly
Employment Type: Full time
Possible schedule/FTE: 0.5
Classification: BT OPSEU 5103 – TOR
Job Category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Location: Brampton, ON, L6T 5M1, CA
Shift: Days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
Reference Number: 7274
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completed secondary education
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of laboratory work experience
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts, which will vary based on operational needs and may include days, evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
- The candidates should be aware that shifts will be assigned 6 weeks in advance, meet the physical requirements for the role, including the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs)
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should have an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, preferably have a post-secondary background in science
- The candidates should possess technical skills including proficiency in MS Office and the ability to learn systems and programs
- The candidates should have good oral and written communication skills, follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks effectively
- The candidates should have experience in food processing, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to receive, assess, and process whole blood, apheresis platelets, and plasma into the required blood components, drawing on their knowledge and experience in laboratory functions
- The candidates should be able to accurately record temperatures of refrigerators, freezers, incubators, and monitor environmental conditions within the laboratory
- The candidates should be able to maintain thorough and compliant documentation and records related to inventory, in alignment with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions
- The candidates should be able to perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and work areas to ensure the safety and quality of blood product
Benefits:
- The candidates will get pension plan, Employee discounts, wellness program and professional resources
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and reference number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!