Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital and the Queensway Health Centre, Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
The Genetics Laboratory at Credit Valley Hospital is seeking a Genetics Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing assigned tests and procedures in the Cytogenetic and Molecular Laboratories.
Responsibilities:
Follow established lab protocols to perform routine and complex testing of various genetic conditions
Receive training in and display competency in various cytogenetic and molecular techniques used in the lab
Chromosome Karyotype and FISH analysis and interpretation
Various Molecular Genetic techniques including - MLPA and Next-Generation Sequencing
Report generation using the Lab Information System
Lab safety and quality procedures
Proficiency testing, test method evaluation and participation in accreditation activities
Training of new staff and students
Other duties as assigned within the scope of work of a Genetic Technologist in the lab
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of a recognized program for Clinical Genetics Technology, with certification in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics.
Must be eligible for registration or registered as a member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (C.M.L.T.O)
Minimum of 1 year related experience in a clinical Genetics laboratory is essential
Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory techniques including NGS, FISH, Microarray and Optical Genome Mapping
Successful candidates must have demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and good laboratory practice.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently. Professional and capable of developing effective working relationships
Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
Working knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience in use of EPIC Beaker is an asset
Satisfactory attendance and performance record required
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website:
www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
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