Clinical Laboratory Geneticist, Division of Genome Diagnostics, Department of Pathology and Lab[...]

Cencora | Pharma solutions; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the field of Pharma solutions is seeking a Clinical Laboratory Geneticist at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospitals in Vancouver. This role involves providing diagnostic care, interpretation, and oversight in genetic testing, requiring a PhD and relevant certification in genetics. Flexible full-time positions are available, and the successful candidate will have an opportunity to engage in academic activities with UBC.

Qualifications

• Experienced Clinical Laboratory Geneticist with expertise in constitutional and genomic testing.
• Certification or eligibility for certification in Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, or GGD by CCMG required.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical laboratory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Providing case interpretation and compliance monitoring.
• Engaging in test development and academic activities.
• Participating in quality and administrative committees.

Skills

Constitutional genetic testing

Genomic testing

Communication skills

Technical oversight

Education

PhD in Genetics or related field

Job description

Clinical Laboratory Geneticist

Division of Genome Diagnostics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

BC Children’s Hospital & BC Women’s Hospital

The role offers flexibility in terms of FTE ranging from 0.2 up to 1.0.

Vancouver, BC

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospitals is seeking a qualified and motivated Clinical Laboratory Geneticist with excellent communication skills.

You will collaborate with the Division’s Head and medical staff, providing case interpretation, technical oversight, compliance monitoring, test development, and participating in quality and administrative committees. You will also be engaged in academic activities if appointed to the UBC Clinical Faculty.

The Tier F Department provides diagnostic care for BC’s perinatal women, infants, and children, including specialty laboratories. The Division focuses on diagnosing inherited diseases using genetic and genomic approaches and is advancing genome-wide sequencing.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will be an experienced clinical Laboratory Geneticist with expertise in constitutional genetic and genomic testing, holding a PhD in Genetics or related field. Certification or eligibility for certification in Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics, or GGD by CCMG is required. Preference for candidates with experience in both molecular and cytogenetics or a minimum of 3 years’ clinical laboratory experience.

Applicants must be eligible for CCMG certification; ongoing certification is required for employment. Priority is given to Canadians and permanent residents. Salary and rank depend on qualifications and experience.

Contact

To apply, send your CV, a letter of interest, and three references to:

Dr. Tanya Nelson
Head, Division of Genome Diagnostics
BC Children’s & BC Women’s Hospitals
Phone: [phone]
Email: tnelson(at)cw.bc.ca

More info at: www.genebc.ca