Technical Specialist- Genetics Laboratory - Mississauga, Canada - Trillium Health Partners

Trillium Health Partners

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Mississauga, Canada

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Job Description:

P

osition:
Technical Specialist-Genetics Laboratory

Dept:
Laboratory Medicine and Genetics

Posting ID:

Status:
Permanent Full Time

Site:
Credit Valley Hospital

Shifts:
All Shifts

Posted:
May 18,2023

Internal Deadline:
May 25,2023

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Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada.

Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

Our Mission
:
A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community

Our Values
:
Compassion, Excellence, Courage

Our Goals
:
Quality, Access, Sustainability

Our Enablers
:
People, Education, Innovation, Research

Reporting to the Manager, Genetics Lab, the Technical Specialist will work to provide cutting edge technology with the goal of increasing capacity, breadth of testing and decreased turnaround times.

Responsibilities:

Perform assay validation and optimization of commercial and lab developed tests including risk assessments as required
Consultation on test method selection for validations
Develop computer based tools to improve and automate data analysis
Maintain and upgrade software resources
Assist in trouble shooting of equipment and/or assay failures
Development of Standard Operating procedures
Responsible for training of staff with new assays and/or changes to existing methods
Organize and provide education sessions
Participate in Quality Improvement initiatives

Qualifications:

Completion of a Masters of Science Degree (MSC) in Genetics or a related field.
Completion of a Doctorate ( PhD) in Molecular Biology or related field considered an asset
Two (2) years recent training/work in a Genetics Lab
Experience in a clinical diagnostic laboratory considered an asset
Technical expertise in a broad range of molecular biology methodologies
Demonstrated experience in training staff
Demonstrated ability to pay close attention to detail and make decisions based on knowledge/experience required
Proficiency in Microsoft office required
Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills
Demonstrated ability to multi task, prioritize effectively deliver to deadline
Experience/knowledge of laboratory processes and hospital operations is an asset
Excellent performance and attendance record required
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy_

- , safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital_
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In accordance with the _
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005_

- and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation._

All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act._
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