Clinical Biochemist Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, Edmonton Alberta

Alberta Precision Labs; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare laboratory provider in Alberta seeks a qualified Clinical Biochemist to support clinical testing and provide consultation in rapid response hospital labs. The ideal candidate will hold a PhD and demonstrate effective leadership and communication skills. This position involves liaising with medical staff, interpreting test results, and participating in research and academic activities. Candidates must be board-certified or eligible for certification and are encouraged to apply before the position is filled.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated effective communication with healthcare providers.
• Strong problem-solving skills in laboratory settings.
• Capacity for leadership in a clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical biochemistry testing in rapid response hospital labs.
• Liaise with clinical users of laboratory services.
• Provide consultation on test selection and result interpretation.
• Participate in academic and administrative committees.
• Conduct collaborative research and development.

Skills

Effective communication

Project management

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Ability to work independently

Education

PhD in Clinical Biochemistry

Job description

Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is the sole provider of laboratory services in the province of Alberta. APL is seeking a full time (1.0 FTE), qualified Clinical Biochemist to join our team of clinical laboratory doctoral scientists and pathologists in Edmonton, Alberta. The position is based at our North Sector Hub Laboratory, which performs both high volume general chemistry and specialized chemistry testing and provides consulting services to laboratories outside of Alberta. The successful candidate will also support urban and rural testing at some hospitals across Northern Alberta. Periodic travel to sites is required. Experience with informatics and/or mass spectrometry is an asset. The successful candidate will be involved with teaching medical laboratory science students and mentoring/training clinical biochemistry fellows, pathology residents, and other visiting fellows.

This is a key clinical laboratory position within APL that reports to the Medical Lead of Clinical Biochemistry, Hub Laboratory, North Sector and the Clinical Biochemistry Section Chief, North Sector.

Position Summary / Key Responsibilities

1. Support clinical biochemistry testing in rapid response hospital labs.
2. Liaise with clinical users of laboratory services regarding medical, scientific, and operational issues and decisions related to clinical biochemistry, including on-call service.
3. Interpret and report protein electrophoresis, alpha-1 antitrypsin phenotyping, CSF oligoclonal banding, cryoglobulin typing, and thalassemia/hemoglobinopathy investigation.
4. Contribute to the team that reviews and approves clinical referred out testing.
5. Provide advice and consultation to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers on the selection of appropriate tests and interpretation of results used in investigation, diagnosis and monitoring of disease.
6. Support safety, quality control and quality assurance processes, instrument/method development and validation, as well as test utilization initiatives.
7. Provide knowledge transfer of emerging and innovative methodologies and procedures to staff and colleagues.
8. Participate in academic and administrative committees, where appropriate. Administrative activities include participation in departmental, regional and provincial networks.
9. Conduct collaborative research and development, and support consulting services and clinical trials.
10. Support teaching in general pathology, hematopathology, hematology, clinical biochemistry and medical laboratory science programs.
11. Provide input on workforce planning, recruitment, capital equipment, and strategic planning for Clinical Biochemistry.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a PhD and be board-certified (i.e. FCACB or DABCC designation or equivalent) or be eligible for board certification in Clinical Biochemistry. The successful candidate must demonstrate effective communication, problem solving, project management, time management and leadership skills, and an ability to work both independently and within a team in a fast-paced, changing environment. Applicants shall possess a strong track record of collegiality with coworkers, academic accomplishments, and evidence of ongoing continuing education in clinical biochemistry.

Qualified candidates should submit their cover letter and curriculum vitae to the Clinical Biochemist - Alberta Precision Laboratories Careers. You may also visit APL Career page and find the posting using the requisition number Requisition # LAB00022780.

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.

Please note that all new staff to APL must provide criminal records check in compliance with the Protection for Persons in Care Act.