Clinical Biochemist

Alberta Precision Labs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Academic appointment opportunity

Job summary

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is seeking a full time Clinical Biochemist to support clinical biochemistry services in Southern Alberta, primarily working from the Diagnostic Scientific Centre in Calgary. The role includes teaching responsibilities and potential for a Clinical Faculty appointment at the University of Calgary.

The successful candidate will join a large team of clinical biochemists and will provide service across South Sector sites, with emphasis on safety, quality, and

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related disciplines.
• Current certification (or eligibility) by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Clinical Chemistry).
• Demonstrates effective communication, problem solving, critical thinking, organizational ability, leadership, and ability to work independently and within teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and support clinical biochemistry testing and POCT at select hospital laboratories.
• Contribute to provincial program development, instrument troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities.
• Teach, mentor, and supervise trainees; participate in fellowship and residency programs.
• Liaise with clinical users about medical and operational issues and decisions; participate in services such as on-call and external sendout.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry/Biology or related

Job description

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is the sole provider of lab services in the province of Alberta. APL is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) board-certified/eligible Clinical Biochemist to support the Clinical Biochemistry services in Southern Alberta. Experience in hospital testing and point of care testing (POCT) is an asset. The successful candidate will have an opportunity to receive a Clinical Faculty appointment at the University of Calgary (U of C) based on academic credentials. The successful candidate will join a large team of clinical biochemists that support Clinical Biochemistry, alongside a group of >100 laboratory physicians and clinical laboratory doctoral scientists within Southern Alberta. APL–South Sector includes the clinical biochemistry labs throughout central and southern Alberta, including the comprehensive laboratory services provided in the academic hub laboratory located in the city of Calgary. The successful candidate will be involved with teaching and training of the clinical biochemistry fellows, pathology residents, and other visiting learners. The candidate will primarily work out of the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre in Calgary and include support to hospital sites located within the South Sector. This position will report to the South Sector Clinical Biochemistry Section Chief. In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) respects, appreciates, and encourages diversity. This position is available for APL Sponsorship. This position will remain open until successfully filled.

Description:

Oversee and support clinical biochemistry testing and POCT at select hospital laboratories, including working with teams to support local and provincial program development, instrument troubleshooting, and quality-based activities. Represent and support Southern Alberta on provincial initiatives and projects (e.g. instrument implementations, LIS and middleware activities, quality assurance activities). Contribute to the fellowship and residency programs by teaching and training trainees. Liaise with clinical users about medical and operational issues and decisions, including participation in services such as on-call and external sendout. Contribute to planning, evaluation and implementation activities in collaboration with other disciplines. Support and participate in safety and quality activities. Conduct collaborative research and development, including working collaboratively with stakeholders to enable clinical research. Provide input on workforce planning, recruitment, quality improvement and strategic planning. Teach, mentor, and supervise laboratory medicine learners.

• Union: LAB EXEMPT
• Unit and Program: Biochemisty
• Primary Location: Diagnostic Scientific Centre
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2027
• Date Available: 01-MAR-2027
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $86.80
• Maximum Salary: $116.16
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

• Classification: ClinicLab Doc Scient BoardCert
• Union: LAB EXEMPT
• Unit and Program: Biochemisty
• Primary Location: Diagnostic Scientific Centre
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Employee Class: Regular Full Time
• FTE: 1.00
• Posting End Date: 26-JAN-2027
• Date Available: 01-MAR-2027
• Hours per Shift: 7.75
• Length of Shift in weeks: 2
• Shifts per cycle: 10
• Shift Pattern: Days
• Days Off: As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary: $86.80
• Maximum Salary: $116.16
• Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable

Required Qualifications:

The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related disciplines, and a current certification (or eligibility) by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Clinical Chemistry).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Demonstrates effective communication, applied problem solving, critical thinking, organizational ability, leadership, and ability to work independently and within teams in a fast paced, changing environment.Strong track record of collegiality with coworkers, academic accomplishments, and evidence of ongoing continuing education and research in clinical biochemistry.

Preferred Qualifications:

As Required.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the postingend date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.

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