Laboratory Specialist I

6 months 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 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.

The Division of Genome Diagnostics (Molecular Genetics, Cytogenetics and Microarray, Clinical Fibroblast Service) specializes in advanced genetic testing for rare disorders and cancers affecting the paediatric population. Genome Diagnostics is also the first lab to establish a clinical genome-wide sequencing service in Canada, following the culmination of a successful pilot project that enabled testing for eligible paediatric and adult patients in Ontario.

As a valued member of a large, collaborative team comprising 100 laboratory and technical staff, you will play a key role in our complex testing pathway, which utilize the latest technology in next generation sequencing and informatics, karyotype imaging and analysis, and automated sample preparation. This is a dynamic role in a rapidly advancing field, with diverse learning and growth opportunities beyond routine testing, such as test development, case review participation, and teaching.

The Hospital for Sick Children is hiring a genetics Laboratory Specialist to join our innovative multi-disciplinary clinical diagnostics and academic team. The successful applicant will be part of a team that applies genomic technologies for the diagnosis and management of children with genetic disease, birth defects and cancer. The Laboratory Specialist will be accountable to the Operational Manager and Clinical Laboratory Directors. The Laboratory Specialist will work in Genome Diagnostics Laboratory within the Division of Genome Diagnostics.

**Here Is What You Will 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'll be making a difference at SickKids and contributing to our vision of **Healthier Children. A Better World.**

**Here Is What You Will Get To Do**
- Interpret next generation sequencing data and prepare draft clinical reports.
- Maintain complete and accurate documentation of data generated and work performed, to prepare data for presentation and publication, and to participate in the training of laboratory staff, trainees, and students at SickKids and the University of Toronto.
- Become familiar with the 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.

**Here Is What You Will Need**
- Previous experience and publications in the fields of cancer biology, genetics or genomics.
- A M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree with experience in genomic database utilization.
- Proven competence and experience in a clinical or research laboratory setting, and demonstrated analytical and scientific competence with genetics concepts.
- Familiarity with genomic technologies and proficiency in data interpretation.
- Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated and a team player with a high degree

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