neuropathologist

Government of Canada; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A public health institution in Mississauga is seeking a qualified individual to perform laboratory analyses and supervise staff. The role includes studying diseases, conducting tests, and consulting with physicians. Candidates must hold a relevant degree, complete a residency, and possess licensure. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience an asset.
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens.
• Study disease nature and development and the changes caused by diseases.
• Supervise laboratory activities.
• Act as a consultant to other physicians.
• Order laboratory tests and diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Client focus

Excellent oral communication

Team player

Education

Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination

Specialty residency training

Tools

Cellular phone

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Hospital (staff position)
• Urban area

Responsibilities Tasks

• Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens
• Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases
• Supervise laboratory activities
• Act as consultants to other physicians
• Order laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures

Supervision

• 1 to 2 people

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Specialty residency training
• Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada Certification Examination
• Licensure by provincial or territorial authorities

Experience and specialization Specialization in laboratory medicine

• Anatomical pathology
• Neuropathology

Additional information Security and safety

• Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Physically demanding
• Attention to detail
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Manual dexterity
• Repetitive tasks
• Large workload

Own tools/equipment

• Cellular phone

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Dependability
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Interpersonal awareness
• Judgement
• Organized
• Reliability
• Team player
• Values and ethics