Laboratory Assistant - Production

Job posting ID: 9073 ​Employment status: Regular full-timePossible schedule/FTE: 1.0 Position's anticipated start date: 2026-09-07 Salary/Rate of pay: $31.06 Application deadline: 2026-08-12 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. Job specific cover letter. 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 Regular full-time Laboratory Assistant - Production to join our dynamic Supply Chain Operations West team in Vancouver. The Supply Chain Operations West team is responsible for supporting Canadian Blood Services by processing whole blood collections to the final products. In this role, you will be working on the frontlines, assisting in the production of blood components that provide life-saving treatments for Canadians.Formula for success Drawing on your laboratory experience, you will be receiving, assessing and producing whole blood, apheresis platelets and plasma into requested blood components. Utilizing your knowledge and understanding of blood component production, you will be assisting the laboratory manager in the development and evaluation of procedures. Using your excellent organizational skills, you will be involved in the maintenance of appropriate documentation and records related to inventory in compliance with Canadian Blood Services operational procedures and work instructions. Applying your ability to be proactive and ensure excellence., you will be performing routine maintenance of equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality of blood products. Desired education and skills Completion of Grade 12 plus Laboratory Assistant Certificate and one year of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Ability to deal with others effectively. Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written. Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position. Ability to organize workload and function effectively under pressure. Ability to operate related equipment. What we offer you Paid vacation and statutory holidays. Premiums paid according to the collective agreement. Benefits. Defined benefit pension plan. Employee discounts, wellness program, professional resources. What you can expect Schedule hours will be 2200-0600 Sunday to Thursday. Rest days: Friday and Saturday. Physical requirements - ability to lift weight up to 10 kg (22 lbs.). 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.

The Laboratory Assistant is responsible for processing whole blood collections into blood components and maintaining accurate inventory records. They also perform routine maintenance on laboratory equipment and work areas to ensure safety and quality standards are met.

Candidates must have completed Grade 12 and hold a Laboratory Assistant Certificate, along with at least one year of recent related experience. The role requires the physical ability to lift up to 10 kg and the capacity to work effectively under pressure during night shifts.

• Paid vacation • Statutory holidays • Defined benefit pension plan • Employee discounts • Wellness program • Professional resources

• Quality assurancePreferred
• CommunicationPreferred
• Inventory managementPreferred

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• Laboratory procedures
• Blood component production
• Inventory management
• Equipment maintenance
• Documentation
• Quality assurance
• Organizational skills
• Communication
• Safety compliance
• Laboratory Experience
• Blood Product Analysis
• Supply Chain
• Organizational Skills
• Lifting Ability
• Apheresis
• Health Equity
• Operations
• Collections

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Manufacturing
• Logistics
• Laboratory Assistant
• Production Worker
• Assemblers Not Elsewhere Classified
• Production Workers, All Other

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 13, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week