Laboratory Assistant

Requirements:

• Minimum completed Grade 12 education; Bachelor’s of Science or College Diploma would be considered an asset
• Minimum of one (1) year laboratory work experience
• Experience in food processing or pharmaceutical or biologics manufacturing is a strong asset
• Relevant computer skills may be required
• Manual dexterity, ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Initiative and ability to work independently
• Ability to carry out repetitive tasks in a meticulous manner
• Ability to learn required technical skills
• Must have good oral and written communications skills
• Must be available to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings, nights, weekends and holidays
• Fluency in English is required.

Job Description:

• Prepares, produces and/or modifies all blood components and has the responsibility for maintaining proper storage of whole blood and blood components
• Prepares available inventory, issues, and outdates counts of blood and components on a daily basis
• Receives orders, selects, issues, dispatches, and may be assigned to pack blood, blood components and fractionation products to hospitals according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepares donor samples for testing according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Prepares individual plasma units of various types, completes paperwork and prepares shipment of units to fractionation plant
• Performs cleaning of equipment and supplies
• Performs preventative maintenance of equipment used in the laboratory
• May be assigned to operate a computer terminal and other automated equipment
• Observes laboratory hygiene, precautions and laboratory safety regulations
• Assists in the laboratory by performing para‑technical duties, under the close supervision of a technologist (e.g., sorting banks, opening specimens, writing worksheets, and recording results)
• Assists the laboratory manager or designate in the development and evaluation of procedures, such as integration of a new procedure
• Maintains adequate stock of supplies and prepares weekly supply orders
• Follows all policies and procedures to maintain a healthy and safe work environment
• May assist with training of staff
• Performs additional Laboratory department related tasks and duties