Specialty Technologist, Genetics - Permanent Casual

cheo; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 121,019,000 - 148,343,000; Full time

Job summary

CHEO is a leading pediatric health centre in Ottawa, renowned for its integrated child and youth health system and national impact in research and education. The Regional Genetics Program delivers comprehensive diagnostic genetic testing for pediatric and adult populations across Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Nunavut.

The Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory uses PCR, Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, MLPA, and cytogenetic methods, with technologists rotating through areas.

Qualifications

• Criminal Record Check (Essential).
• Registration with the CMLTO (or eligibility to register), with authority to practice.

Responsibilities

• Perform assigned work and diagnostic testing with accuracy and efficiency following laboratory procedures and policies.
• Perform analysis, summarize test results and draft reports to the specifications of the Laboratory Heads.
• Perform basic troubleshooting of test results, recognize discrepancies and participate in developing effective corrective action.
• Maintain an acceptable workload as determined by Laboratory Heads and Laboratory Manager.
• Maintain and demonstrate technical and analytical competence.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and development work as required within the Laboratory.
• Participate in team meetings and provide coverage for team members as required.

Education

Criminal Record Check (Essential)

Registration with the CMLTO (or eligibility to register)

Job description

Compensation Pay Range: $41.85-$51.77

Job Description:

Ottawa is built on un-ceded Algonquin Anishinaabe territory. The peoples of the Algonquin Anishinabek Nation have lived on this territory for millennia and we honour them and this land. Their culture and presence have nurtured and continue to nurture this land. CHEO also honours all First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples and their valuable past and present contributions to this land.

CHEO is one of the few stand-alone, global leaders in pediatric health and is home to more than 6,500 staff, clinicians, scientists and researchers, as well as volunteers - all of whom work together to help children and youth achieve their best lives. Within its own walls and through partnerships with community providers, CHEO has transformed from a 20th century acute care hospital into a 21st century integrated child and youth health system.

Ranked in the top 1% of Canadian hospitals for the digitization of its clinical infrastructure, CHEO combines excellence in clinical care, research, and education to advance seamless care that's provided where, when, and how it is needed. CHEO's Research Institute is dedicated to world-class clinical, translational, and basic science research covering a wide range of children's health concerns. CHEO has been named Canada's best health-care employer by Forbes in 2024 and 2025 and is ranked second among Canadian hospitals on its list of Canada's Best Employers for multiple consecutive years. For the 14th consecutive year in a row, the editors of Canada's Top 100 Employers has recognized CHEO as a top employer in the National Capital Region. Every year CHEO helps more than 500,000 children and youth from Eastern Ontario, western Quebec, Nunavut and Northern Ontario

POSITION SUMMARY

As part of the CHEO Regional Genetics Program, the Genetics Diagnostic Laboratory provides comprehensive diagnostic genetic and genomic testing for both the pediatric and adult populations in Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec and Nunavut. The Laboratory provides testing for a number of inherited diseases through its Molecular Genetics section as well as testing for several constitutional conditions and acquired chromosome abnormalities through its Cytogenetics section.

A wide variety of methodologies are currently performed in the Laboratory; these include PCR, Sanger Sequencing, Next Generation Sequencing, MLPA, Gel Electrophoresis, Optical Genome Mapping and Southern Blotting in the Molecular Genetics section, and Karyotyping, Tissue Culture, FISH, Microarray, QF-PCR, qPCR and MLPA in the Cytogenetics section.

Technologists may rotate through different work areas as required.

We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who wish to use a variety of technical and analytical skills.

In addition to qualified Technologists, we encourage applications from students and new graduates of an accredited Genetics Training Program; credentials and education in process will be considered.

Your responsibilities will include the following:

• Perform assigned work and diagnostic testing with accuracy and efficiency following laboratory procedures and policies
• Perform analysis, summarize test results and draft reports to the specifications of the Laboratory Heads
• Perform basic troubleshooting of test results, recognize discrepancies and participate in developing effective corrective action
• Maintain an acceptable workload as determined by Laboratory Heads and Laboratory Manager
• Maintain and demonstrate technical and analytical competence
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and development work as required within the Laboratory
• Participate in team meetings and provide coverage for team members as required
• Maintain confidential and accurate records, and ensure completion of appropriate documentation
• Perform additional duties as required to ensure the efficient functioning of the laboratory, such as: equipment maintenance, ensure appropriate inventory levels for laboratory supplies, receipt and storage of supplies, ensure a clean and tidy work place
• Conform to all laboratory safety regulations, and work in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act
• Share in maintaining quality assurance including: regular review of procedures, identify need for equipment repair, identify and report errors/incidents to the Laboratory Heads and Laboratory Manager.
• Participate in educational and professional development activities
• Ensure availability for week-end and statutory holidays on-call duty, if required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Criminal Record Check (Essential)
• Registration with the CMLTO (or eligibility to register), with authori