Lab Scientist 3

Requisition ID: 370944

Position Number: 20092068

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - Winnipeg Shared Health

Department / Unit: WRHA Lab Science

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Salary: $83.171, $86.485, $89.950, $93.546, $97.287

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

CLINICAL MOLECULAR CYTOGENETICIST
Shared Health is seeking a qualified and highly motivated individual with excellent communication skills to join its Genomics discipline of Diagnostic Services as a Clinical Laboratory Geneticist (1.0 EFT). Reporting to the Genomics Medical Director, the ideal candidate will be willing to work independently and in team settings, and have excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills. A strong background in molecular genetics and cytogenetics as well as genome-based testing including array comparative genome hybridization and next generation sequencing is required. This individual is expected to provide technical oversight and case interpretation, to ensure compliance with lab accreditation requirements, to develop and validate new tests and policies and procedures, and to consult with physicians and other healthcare providers.

This candidate will join a team of Cytogeneticists, Molecular Geneticists and Molecular Pathologists located at the Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre that collectively ensures the province-wide delivery of a diverse menu of genetic and genomic-based tests for pediatric and adult patients suspected to have a constitutional or inherited genetic disorder, prenatal diagnosis, and for oncology patients diagnosed with hematological or solid tumours. Academic responsibilities will include holding a cross-appointment at the University of Manitoba, teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students, residents including our CCMG post-doctoral training program, and other staff, and developing/participating in collaborative or independent research initiatives, depending on interest.

Candidates must have a PhD and be Fellows of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticist (FCCMG) and/or eligible for certification in both Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics OR the new Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics. Individuals with similar certification from the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (DABMGG) will also be considered.

Winnipeg, the capital of Manitoba, the geographic center of North America, is a culturally diverse city with a population of over 800,000 people who bring an international and cosmopolitan flare to the city as well as a feeling of community. Manitoba is rich in its arts, festivals and events, professional sport teams and natural beauty.

Salary and benefits will be commensurate with qualifications. Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply.

Interested candidates must visit Manitoba Health-Care Careers https://careers.wrha.mb.ca/ Applications will be reviewed commencing immediately but will be posted until the position is filled. For any questions related to this job posting please email your inquiry to Diagnostic Services Medical Administration inbox [email protected]

Shared Health is committed to providing a supportive, exciting, and innovative working environment for its employees. Our organization supports collaboration, teamwork, technology and innovation and advancement. We are committed to providing our valued staff with opportunities to contribute to projects and initiatives. Shared Health also provides a competitive compensation package, health & dental benefits, and a defined benefits pension plan.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.