Laboratory Specialist

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

**About SickKids**:
Dedicated exclusively to children and their families, The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is one of the largest and most respected paediatric healthcare centres in the world. As innovators in child health, we lead and partner to improve the health of children through the integration of healthcare, leading-edge research and education. Our reputation would not have been built - nor could it be maintained - without the skills, knowledge and experience of the extraordinary people who come to work here every day. SickKids is committed to ongoing learning and development, and features a caring and supportive work environment that combines exceptionally high standards of practice.

When you join SickKids, you become part of our community. We share a commitment and determination to fulfill our vision of _Healthier Children. A Better World_.

Don’t miss out on the opportunity to work alongside the world’s best in paediatric healthcare.

**Position Description**:
The Hospital for Sick Children is hiring a Laboratory Specialist to join our innovative multi-disciplinary clinical diagnostics and academic team. The successful applicant will be part of a team that develops and implements new tests, analytic tools, and technologies to meet the needs of the clinical programs of the Hospital. The Laboratory Specialist will work in the Molecular Genetics Laboratory within the Division of Genome Diagnostics.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics.

**Here's What You'll Love**:

- A commitment to continuing education and professional development through DPLM's Laboratory Professional Certification Reimbursement Program as well as several programs and resources through the **Learning Institute**.
- A hospital that welcomes and focuses on **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion**.**:

- A focus on employee wellness** **with our new **Staff Health and Well-being Strategy**. Self-care helps us support others.
- A culture of safety for both the patient and staff
- The opportunity to **make an impact**. Regardless of your role or professional interest, you will be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of **Healthier Children. A Better World.**

**Here's What You'll Get To Do**
- Conducts in depth analysis of data from clinical testing and drafts clinical report.
- Perform routine laboratory tests and procedures accurately and precisely within defined time expectations (TATs).
- Develop, evaluate, and implement new tests and technologies
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed
- Participate in the training of laboratory staff, trainees, and students at SickKids and higher education institutions.
- Understand the practice and theory of Quality Control, Quality improvement and Quality Assurance programs to support the effective operation of the diagnostic laboratory, and to ensure that safety guidelines are followed.
- Operate, calibrate and maintain relevant laboratory equipment

**Here's What You'll Need**
- Previous experience in the fields of molecular genetics or genomics.
- A M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in a relevant health sciences discipline.
- Proven competence and experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting, and demonstrated analytical and scientific competence with genetics concepts, genomics database utilization for data analysis, and genetic variant interpretation.
- Familiarity with molecular biology and emerging genomic and other 'omics' technologies.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and a team player with a high degree of independence and professionalism to provide high-level expertise to health care providers.
- Demonstrated commitment and actions in advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion objectives

**Employment Type**

Temporary

**Our Commitment to Diversity**:
The children and families we care for are from a variety of communities, and so are our employees. We welcome and encourage everyone to join our organization and be part of our team.

Thank you for your interest in joining SickKids. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with our Hospital policy, employment at SickKids is conditional upon the Hospital¿s receipt of all necessary documentation.

**How to Apply

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