Description:
Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary part-time Laboratory Assistant - Distribution to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations East team.
The Supply Chain Operations East team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by providing technical assistance and maintaining the laboratory, all laboratory equipment and test instruments.
Formula for success
- Drawing on your knowledge or experience in laboratory functions, you will receive orders, select, issue, dispatch and pack blood, blood components and fractionation products to hospitals according to Standard Operating Procedures.
- You will prepare shipment of units to fractionation plant.
- Utilizing your superior organizational skills, you will maintain adequate stock of supplies and prepare weekly supply orders.
- Leveraging your technical skills, you will operate a computer terminal and other automated equipment, as well as perform maintenance of equipment.
- You will end-label and store products.
- Consistent observation of laboratory hygiene and safety regulations/precautions.
- Perform other department related tasks and duties as assigned.
Desired education and skills
- Completion of secondary education and minimum 1 year laboratory work experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. A post-secondary background in science is preferred.
- Technical skills including MS Office, and the ability to learn systems and programs, as required.
- Must have good oral and written communications skills.
- Ability to follow instructions precisely, prepare and maintain accurate records, and carry out repetitive tasks.
- Experience in food processing, pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset.