Genetics Coordinator

3 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 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 Genome Diagnostic Division at the Hospital for Sick Children is currently seeking a Genetics Coordinator to become an integral member of our team dedicated to fostering an environment promoting excellence and innovation in patient care, research and education. Our molecular laboratory is the largest in the country serving over 15 million people. We currently offer testing for over 50 genetic conditions using a variety of molecular diagnostic technologies including next generation sequencing.

In this position you will be a key member of the laboratory team as a primary source for communication between clients (referring physicians or genetic counsellors) and laboratory staff. You will coordinate and track testing, inform on reported results, act as a client liaison and serve as an educator and resource for in-house staff, clients, other health care professionals and the general public. You will also be expected to keep abreast of new developments in the area of molecular diagnostics and may participate in translational research projects related to molecular 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¿ll 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**
- Serve as primary liaison for laboratory users regarding molecular genetic testing.
- Coordinate laboratory office processes related to test intake and reporting, and liason with laboratory users.
- Participate in education of laboratory users on selection and significance of laboratory results.
- Participate in lab activities for quality assurance programs, and maintain appropriate laboratory standards.
- Assist in provision of genetic assessment and counselling on a limited basis.
- Participate in teaching/supervisory opp


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