Genetic Assistant - Part-Time Clinic & Research Support

Kingston Health Sciences Centre; Kingston; On-site; CAD 44,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Genetic Assistant PT 60% to support the Genetics Division. The role involves assisting geneticists and counselors, preparing family histories and pedigrees, coordinating testing logistics, and contributing to program statistics and planning.

Pro-active communication with families and other health professionals is essential. The position is a part-time pro-rata 60% with dayshift hours at Kingston General Hospital Site, aligned with the KHSC strategy

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Biology or Genetics from an accredited university.
• Minimum 1 year of Genetics/Clinical experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Genetics Team with patient referral screening and pedigree preparation.
• Summarize patient information and coordinate genetic testing logistics.
• Support academic and research activities and data reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Biology or Genetics

Job description

Kingston Health Sciences Centre is seeking a Genetic Assistant PT 60% to support the Genetics Division. The role involves assisting geneticists and counselors, preparing family histories and pedigrees, coordinating testing logistics, and contributing to program statistics and planning.

Pro-active communication with families and other health professionals is essential. The position is a part-time pro-rata 60% with dayshift hours at Kingston General Hospital Site, aligned with the KHSC strategy