Laboratory Assistant - Distribution

Job summary

Prepare, produce, modify, store, and distribute blood components, including receiving orders, selecting and issuing products, and preparing shipments to hospitals and a fractionation plant. Maintain inventory records, prepare donor samples and plasma units, complete paperwork, and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and work areas.

Job details

Job posting ID: 9117 ​Employment status: Temporary full-time Possible schedule/FTE: 1.0 Position's anticipated start date: 2026-09-14 Position's anticipated end date: 2027-09-13 Number of positions available: 1 Salary/Rate of pay: $23.81 Application deadline: 2026-08-25 This external job posting may close earlier than the advertised deadline. We recommend applying as soon as possible. Application requirements: Your up-to-date resume. We recommend you save a copy of the job posting for reference throughout the recruitment process. Do you currently work for Canadian Blood Services? All employees must apply via the internal career page. Together, the work we do connects people and changes lives — including your own. Be part of a dynamic, collaborative and caring organization committed to saving and improving lives. Thousands of patients depend on us every day for reliable access to safe blood, plasma, stem cells and organs and tissues. About the role Canadian Blood Services is looking for a Temporary full-time Laboratory Assistant to join our dynamic Distribution team in AB-Calgary-Operations. The Distribution team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by performing duties in manufacturing, releasing, and distributing 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 by providing technical assistance and maintaining the laboratory, all laboratory equipment and test instruments.Formula for success Drawing on your knowledge and experience in laboratory functions, you will prepare, produce and/or modify all blood components, and maintain proper storage of whole blood and blood components. Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood components distribution, you will receive orders, select, issue, dispatch and may be assigned to pack blood components and fractionation products to hospitals according to Standard Operating Procedures. Your attention to detail will be utilized in preparing available inventory, issue and outdate counts of blood and components on a daily basis. Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be involved in preparing donor samples for testing, preparing individual plasma units of various types, completing paperwork and preparing shipment of units to the fractionation plant. Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence, you will perform routine preventative maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products. 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. What we offer you Payment in lieu of vacation. Payment in lieu of holidays.. [Premiums paid according to the collective agreement]. Defined benefit pension plan. Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. What you can expect Shifts/hours will vary. You must be flexible to accommodate assigned shifts which are based on operational needs. Shifts include days, evenings, overnights weekends, and statutory holidays. Physical requirements for the role include the ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 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. If this role resonates with you, we encourage you to apply by providing your up-to-date resume. This could be your first step towards a meaningful and inspiring career. Come to work each day knowing that you save lives. We acknowledge that the work of Canadian Blood Services spans many Territories and Treaty areas across the country, and we are grateful for the Traditional Knowledge Keepers and Elders who have guided us in this important work. We recognize the land and waters that have inspired our work and offer gratitude to those Indigenous peoples on whose territory we work, live and play. 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. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those considered for an interview or those invited to participate in an assessment will be contacted. Emails are sent directly from our system, to ensure you receive them please add donotreply@blood.ca and system@successfactors.com to your safe senders list. Applicants who require accommodation should discuss their needs with us. #LI-ONSITE #INDCBS#LI-Alberta

What you’ll do

Prepare, produce, modify, store, and distribute blood components, including receiving orders, selecting and issuing products, and preparing shipments to hospitals and a fractionation plant. Maintain inventory records, prepare donor samples and plasma units, complete paperwork, and perform routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and work areas.

Requirements

Requires secondary education and at least one year of laboratory work experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience; a post-secondary science background is preferred. Candidates should have Microsoft Office skills, strong communication and organizational abilities, accuracy in recordkeeping, and the ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive tasks; food processing, pharmaceutical, or biologics manufacturing experience is an asset.

Benefits

• Payment in Lieu of Vacation
• Payment in Lieu of Holidays
• Premiums According to the Collective Agreement
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan
• Employee Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Professional Resources

Listed skills

• Inventory management · Preferred
• Microsoft Office · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Laboratory Functions
• Blood Component Preparation
• Blood Product Distribution
• Inventory Management
• Donor Sample Preparation
• Plasma Unit Preparation
• Equipment Maintenance
• Recordkeeping
• Microsoft Office
• Written Communication
• Oral Communication
• Attention to Detail
• Following Standard Operating Procedures
• Organization
• Flexibility
• Shipment Preparation
• Blood Product Analysis
• Laboratory Equipment
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Biopharmaceuticals
• Fractionation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Health Equity
• Nuclear Safety
• Operations
• Pharmaceuticals
• Writing
• Trustworthiness
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Distribution Assistant
• Laboratory Analyst
• Medical and Pathology Laboratory Technicians
• Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians
• Clinical Laboratory Technologists and Technicians

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