Apply laboratory knowledge in Calgary while supporting blood component distribution, equipment maintenance, and accurate records for Canadian Blood Services. This temporary full-time position offers a 1.0 FTE schedule.
Canadian Blood Services seeks a Temporary full-time Laboratory Assistant for its Distribution team in AB-Calgary-Operations. The work supports manufacturing, releasing, and distributing blood products for patients. You will prepare components, manage inventory, process samples, and maintain laboratory equipment according to procedures.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare, produce, and modify blood components
- Maintain proper storage of blood and components
- Receive, select, issue, dispatch, and pack products
- Prepare donor samples and plasma units
- Maintain equipment and work areas for safety
Requirements:
- Secondary education and one year laboratory experience
- Post-secondary science background preferred
- Technical skills with MS Office
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Accurate records and accurate instruction-following ability
Support Canadian Blood Services distribution operations through laboratory preparation, inventory accuracy, equipment maintenance, and careful documentation.