Assistant - Distribution

Canadian Blood Services•Vancouver, BC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular Full Time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team. In this role you will be responsible for para technical functions of the Laboratory and may be assigned any of the duties and responsibilities listed below. Depending on the size of the Centre, complete rotation of duties may not be practical. You will adhere to all current operating procedure, practices good judgment in the performance of job responsibilities and promote Centre objectives through good interpersonal skills.

Requirements

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) and lifting up to 50lbs
Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Subject to criminal records and employment verification checks

Nice To Haves

Warehouse experience is an asset

Responsibilities

Receiving and storing blood, 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 as well as performing recalls and removing outdated products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