Clinical Doctoral Scientist, Regional Genetics - Ottawa, Canada - CHEO

CHEO

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Ottawa, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Job Description:

We are seeking a Casual Clinical Laboratory Geneticist to join a vibrant, collegial, and respected team in the Regional Genetics Program, based at the Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO) in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

This position will report to the Laboratory Director. This is a clinical laboratory position with academic and teaching responsibilities. Renumeration will be determined by years of experience.

The Regional Genetics Program at CHEO provides diagnostic testing, counselling, and therapeutic services to individuals and families dealing with genetic conditions.

We serve a population of approximately 1.4 million in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, Nunavut and parts of Northern Ontario.

Our Program includes a director, 8 full-time and 3 part-time physicians, 6 PhD clinical laboratory scientists, 20 MSc certified genetic counsellors, a laboratory manager, a genomic specialist and two genome analysts, 22 administrative and clerical personnel, and a large number of technologists and technicians in our Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory, which provides both molecular and cytogenomic testing.

Our lab is accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

Our mandate is to provide clinical and laboratory services through all stages of life (preconception, prenatal, pediatric and adult) and we strive to provide answers for every family at all stages of life.

We are home to thriving postgraduate teaching programs (RCPSC residency in Medical Genetics & Genomics and CCMG fellowships in Biochemical Genetics, and Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics), and strong research programs across multiple domains of genetics.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Interpretation and review of genetic and genomic data, including report writing and sign out of molecular and/or cytogenetic cases
Compilate and evaluate of laboratory data to assess utilization, efficiency and productivity
Participate in regional, provincial and national committees related to laboratory operations and to regulatory standards
Develop, evaluate, and implement new technologies and clinical tests.
Horizon scan regarding clinical testing standards, test menu and testing strategies.
Maintain complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed, to prepare data for presentation and publication, and to participate in the training of laboratory staff, trainees, and students at CHEO and the University of Ottawa.
Participate in Quality Control, Quality improvement and Quality Assurance programs to support the effective operation of the clinical laboratory.

QUALIFICATIONS

Police Record Check (PRC) (Essential)
A Ph.

D. degree with experience in genetics or genomics, including publications in these fields. (Essential)

Expertise in both Cytogenomics and/or Molecular Genetics as a Fellow of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) or equivalent (Essential) (Dual certification is considered an asset)
Demonstrated ability to be selfmotivated and a team player with a high degree of independence and professionalism to provide highlevel clinical laboratory genetics expertise. (Essential)
Experience in administration and leadership will be a valued strength.
Expertise in genome sequencing, cancer genomics, laboratory automation, and clinical bioinformatics (Essential)
Thorough knowledge of the laboratory regulatory environment (Essential)
Bilingualism (French / English) (preferred)

CHEO values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process and welcome interest from all qualified applicants.

Should you require accommodation during any phase in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at

All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential and will be handled in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.

CHEO is committed to providing a safe environment for staff, patients, and visitors.

Consistent with that commitment, all applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 to be considered for any staff or volunteer opportunities.

Applicants are also strongly encouraged to receive their COVID-19 booster shots when eligible to protect against the spread of COVID-19.

Upon hiring, presentation of government issued documentation confirming full vaccination must be provided, or presentation of supporting documentation of a valid medical contraindication or other reasonable consideration pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.

RÉSUMÉ DES FONCTIONS
Nous sommes à la recherche d'un généticien ou d'une généticienne de laboratoire clinique qui se joindra à l'équipe dynamique, collégiale et respectée du Programme régional de génétique, hébergé au Centre hospitalier pour enfants de l'e