Laboratory Assistant – Distribution
Job Overview
Job title: Laboratory Assistant – Distribution
Job description: Job Category: Laboratory and phlebotomy
Job Posting ID: 740
Employment Status: Regular part-time
Classification: HSAA
FTE: 0.80
Application deadline: 2021-07-28
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 safe 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 Regular Part-Time Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Distribution team in Calgary. 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 distribution of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.
Key responsibilities include:
- Receiving and storing blood and fractionation products and maintaining stock of distribution supplies in accordance with all Canadian Blood Services’ Standard Operating Procedures and Good Documentation Practices
- Ensuring safety of blood products through an ongoing monitoring of product and product storage equipment (temperature, humidity variations, etc.) as well as performing recalls and removing outdated products
- Issuing blood and related products to our customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centers, and communicating with hospital team about orders placed as required
- Batching and packing orders by priority and time of delivery to ensure compliance within established parameters for time and temperature limits during transit
Required Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong multi-tasking skills, work ethic and ability to follow instructions precisely
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and external stakeholders in an effective and professional manner
- Ability work with others in a multidisciplinary team environment, as well as independently with minimum supervision
- Ability to work variable shifts including days, evenings, nights and weekends
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position (stoop, kneel, crouch, lift and carry boxes/cartons)
Benefits
- Starting rate: $22.82/Hourly
- Payments in lieu of vacation and holidays
- Comprehensive group health, dental and vision benefits
- Defined benefits pension plan
- Employee discounts, wellness program, and much more
This position must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission and is subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.
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! 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.
Company: Canadian Blood Services
Expected salary: $22.82 per hour
Location: Calgary, AB
Job date: Sun, 25 Jul 2021 05:49:16 GMT
Job Source: Careerjet.ca