Laboratory Assistant

Canadian Blood Services•Brampton, ON

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Regular part-time Laboratory Assistant to join their dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team in ON-Brampton. The Supply Chain Operations East team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing technical expertise to South Central Ontario Supply Chain and to hospital customers in the management and use of blood and blood products. In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the distribution of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.

Requirements

Grade 12 and one-year recent laboratory related work experience or an equivalent combination.
Good oral and written communications with the ability to communicate effectively in English.
Strong attention to detail, organization and time management skills being able to manage multiple tasks and competing priorities within short timelines.
Ability to learn required technical skills and operate related equipment.
Must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs (days, evenings, weekends, overnights and statutory holidays).
Ability to lift weight up to 20 lbs.
Must meet the Trustworthiness and Reliability Verification requirements of the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission.
Subject to criminal records and employment verification checks.

Nice To Haves

Post secondary courses in sciences would be considered an asset.
Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset.

Responsibilities

Issue blood and related products to customers such as Provincial Hospitals and other blood centers.
Communicate with hospital teams about orders placed as required.
Receive and store blood and fractionation products.
Maintain stock of distribution supplies.
Ensure the safety of blood products through ongoing monitoring of product and product storage equipment (temperature, humidity variations, etc.).
Perform recalls and remove outdated products.
Perform batching and packing of orders by priority and time of delivery to ensure compliance within established parameters for time and temperature limits during transit.