Clinical Lab Director Genetics

3 days ago

Toronto, Canada SickKids Full time

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

Applications are invited for a full-time Clinical Laboratory Genetics position, in the Division of Genome Diagnostics, Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital for Sick Children. The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine is internationally recognized as a major diagnostic and academic centre of excellence in service, teaching, and clinically-oriented research in Paediatric Laboratory Medicine. The candidate should hold a PhD and/or MD degree and at a minimum be certified, or board-eligible, in molecular genetics by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG). Dual training in molecular genetics and cytogenetics is an asset. The applicant will have a strong record of scholarship, experience, and training in molecular genetics, with expertise in the diagnosis of hereditary and acquired genetic disease. Reporting to the Genome Diagnostics Division Head, the ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with demonstrated professional skills, able to work in team settings, and have excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Clinical laboratory functions will include oversight of analytical and quality aspects of laboratory analysis, interpretation of results, consultation with physicians, and teaching (staff, students, residents and fellows). In addition, successful applicants will be expected to participate in postgraduate teaching at the University of Toronto and various continuing medical education activities.

The successful candidate will be appointed to the Medical and Scientific Staff of SickKids Hospital. Extensive opportunities for collaborative research exist within clinical programs and the Research Institute. Salary and benefits are in accordance with our hospital's standards for compensation. The applicant should be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology at the University of Toronto at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor. Rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Our Commitment to Diversity
The children and families we care for are diverse, and so are our employees. All are welcome to join our unique organizational culture and be part of our inclusive team. The Hospital for Sick Children is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from racialized persons, persons of colour, women, Indigenous/Aboriginal Peoples of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and others who may contribute to further diversification of ideas. Applications should be accompanied by a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, and an outline of research interests, along with the names and contact information of at least 3 referees, and sent to:
Dr. Martin Somerville
Division Head, Genome Diagnostics

Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine
SickKids Hospital
555 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario, M5G 1X8

Attention: Assistant - Efren Brotonel; e-mail: efren.brotonel@sickkids.ca.
Applicants of interest to the Selection Committee will be contacted.

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