Laboratory Scientist II - Newborn Screening / Biochemical Genetics

U of A Hospital; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hospital seeks a Laboratory Scientist II to enhance testing methodologies and develop training protocols. The role entails advanced analysis and technology implementation in a clinical lab setting, demanding expertise in various scientific disciplines and strong interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in biochemistry, pharmacology, or related discipline.
• Experience with GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, HPLC, and spectrophotometry.
• Fluency in English with exceptional verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Initiate new approaches to testing and research.
• Develop training procedures for new methodologies and technologies.
• Conduct advanced patient tests and validate new technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Critical Thinking

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Education

Master of Medical Laboratory Science

Master of Science in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, or related discipline

Job description

As a Laboratory Scientist II, you will be responsible for participation in the initiation of new approaches to testing, researching the viability of given projects, facilitating methodology development and conducting advanced or complex patient tests. In addition, you will be involved in the implementation of new technologies and instrumentation and develop training procedures for new or revised programs, technology or instrumentation.

• Classification : Lab Scientist II
• Union : HSAA FAC PROF / TECH
• Unit and Program : Genetics and Genomics North
• Primary Location : U of A Hospital
• Multi-Site : Not Applicable
• FTE : 1.00
• Posting End Date : 02-JUL-2025
• Employee Class : Regular Full Time
• Length of Shift in weeks : 2
• Shifts per cycle : 10
• Shift Pattern : Days
• Days Off : As Per Rotation
• Minimum Salary : $43.38
• Maximum Salary : $57.63
• Vehicle Requirement : Not Applicable

Required Qualifications :

Completion of a Master of Medical Laboratory Science degree or a related scientific discipline.

Additional Required Qualifications :

Master of Science degree in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, chemistry or related discipline is required. A comparable combination of education and demonstrated method development experience may be considered. Minimum 5 years of laboratory experience in biochemistry, pharmacology, toxicology, analytical chemistry, or related discipline with extensive experience using GC-MS, LC-MS / MS, HPLC, and spectrophotometry. Demonstrated experience in leadership and project management, test method development and validation with mass spectrometry technologies. Advanced knowledge of clinical laboratory validation standards and statistical techniques. Experience with enzyme testing would be valuable. Competency with quality control, maintenance and troubleshooting activities. Experience developing standard operating procedures and training. Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office. The LSII will need to be self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision-making skills are required. To meet project timelines, strong attention to detail as well as time management skills with the ability to prioritize work under stressful conditions are required. English fluency with exceptional verbal and written skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience with computer hardware and software setup and maintenance. Advanced knowledge of statistical analysis and related software including spreadsheet applications, such as Excel. Experience working with vendors. Participation in scientific publications. Previous experience in a healthcare setting and experience working with automated sample handlers.