The benefits of volunteering with CALA
- An exciting opportunity to meet new people, and work with and learn from committed industry professionals. Doors will open for you, as you become part of a network of experts with similar interests and challenges!
- An important voice in shaping the direction CALA programs.
- An invaluable opportunity to learn from other laboratories and bring tangible insights and best-practices into your workplace.
- Training opportunities and paid travel throughout Canada, with some positions.
- A chance to keep up-to-date on the latest laboratory quality systems issues, regulatory requirements and conformity assessment standards.
Time Commitment
The choice is yours — depending on the position, volunteers are asked to contribute from as little as 1–2 days yearly right up to travelling to 3 Board meetings yearly.
Who Volunteers?
From bench analysts, to quality assurance specialists, to industry consultants, to senior laboratory managers, and everyone in between, CALA volunteers represent a wide variety of ages, backgrounds and experience.
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