Molecular Genetics MLT - Innovative Diagnostics

London Health Sciences Centre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan (HOOPP)

Career development

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Molecular Genetics laboratory within PaLM. The MLT will perform genetic testing, collaborate with clinicians, and contribute to a leading provincial program.

We require CMLTO registration or eligibility and CSMLS certification, with experience in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, MLPA, sequencing and NGS. LHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic teaching environment.

Qualifications

• Current registration or eligibility as a Medical Laboratory Technologist with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) with licensure to practice relevant specialties in molecular genetics/cytogenetics
• Certification with C.S.M.L.S or equivalent
• Recent work experience with clinical genetic technologies including: DNA/RNA extraction from various sample types, PCR (Real Time and Conventional), MLPA, Nucleic Acid Sequencing, VNTR analysis, Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Robotic Sample Handling, In silico analysis of nucleic acids, Other technologies that are routine or new

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Manager for the Molecular Diagnostics Program in coordination with the Senior Medical Laboratory Technologists
• Provide genetic testing services for patients in Ontario, across Canada and globally
• Support provincial testing and collaborate with oncologists, pathologists, paediatricians, geneticists, haematologists, and neurologists

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Conflict resolution

Flexibility/adaptability

Ability to work 24/7 shifts

Accuracy and organizational skills

Team collaboration in healthcare

Patient and family centered care

Education

CMLTO registration or eligibility

CSMLS certification or equivalent

Tools

DNA/RNA extraction

PCR (Real Time & Conventional)

MLPA

Nucleic acid sequencing

VNTR analysis

Next generation sequencing

Robotic sample handling

In silico analysis of nucleic acids

Job description

London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC) is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technologist to join the Molecular Genetics laboratory within PaLM. The MLT will perform genetic testing, collaborate with clinicians, and contribute to a leading provincial program.

We require CMLTO registration or eligibility and CSMLS certification, with experience in DNA/RNA extraction, PCR, MLPA, sequencing and NGS. LHSC offers a comprehensive benefits package and a dynamic teaching environment.