Infectious Disease Microbiologist

**Lacroix Private Laboratory**

**Who are we?**

With over 15 years of experience and more than 15 regional clinics, two operating rooms, more than 125 physicians, and over 250 employees, Lacroix Private Medicine has quickly become the leader in private medicine in Quebec While maintaining the passion of its team through various development projects, it ensures the sound management of its network of private clinics, thanks to people like you, by maintaining a medical practice of excellence focused on the client.

Lacroix Private Laboratory, a member of the Lacroix Medical Group, is experiencing strong growth and plays a central role in the provision of private medical services in Quebec. Reporting to the Laboratory Management and in collaboration with the Director of Microbiology and her team (assistant manager, managers, and scientific directors), the Consultant Infectious Disease Microbiologist acts as an expert advisor to support the laboratory's clinical and scientific activities.

**OUR MISSION**

To be the benchmark in private healthcare

**OUR VALUES**

Passion | Respect | Integrity | Commitment | Innovation.

**Mandate**
The Consulting Infectious Disease Microbiologist provides specialized expertise in medical microbiology and infectious diseases to ensure the scientific quality of analyses, support clinical interpretation, ensure regulatory compliance, and guide best practices in infection prevention and management. They act as an external reference for the scientific department and managers, providing strategic, clinical, and educational support.

**Main Responsibilities**

**_ Scientific and Clinical Expertise_**
- Advise microbiology and laboratory management on best practices in microbiology and infectious diseases.
- Support the interpretation of complex or atypical results and contribute to the development of clinical opinions.
- Provide expertise in the selection, validation, and implementation of new methods or technologies analytical.

**_ Compliance and Quality_**
- Provide an advisory role to maintain compliance with regulatory standards and requirements (LSPQ, PHAC, CFIA, Accreditation Canada).
- Collaborate in updating internal procedures and conducting quality audits.

**_ Infectious Risk Management_**
- Support the team in identifying and managing infectious risks (biosafety, collection chain, sample transport).
- Participate in the development of infection prevention and control protocols.

**_ Training and Knowledge Transfer_**
- Train and advise microbiology teams and other laboratory departments (biochemistry, pathology).
- Offer continuing education activities to representatives, managers, and clinical partners on infectious disease topics.

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Scientific Representation and Development_**
- Participate in scientific committees, conferences, and professional meetings to position Lacroix Labo Privé as a reference in microbiology and infectious diseases.
- Establish and maintain collaborations with other experts and academic institutions.

**Required Profile**
- Degree: Doctorate in medical microbiology or infectious diseases, or a combination of a Ph.D. in microbiology and relevant clinical training.
- Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in a medical laboratory, in a hospital or university setting, with expertise in infectious diseases.
- Knowledge: Solid understanding of biosafety standards, infection control practices, and Canadian regulations. Microbiology.
- Skills: Scientific leadership, methodological rigor, excellent communication and popularization skills.
- Languages: Bilingual French/English, oral and written.

**Position in the structure**
- Reports to the Scientific Directorate and provides direct support to the Microbiology Directorate.
- Collaborates closely with other specialized departments (biochemistry, pathology, logistics, sales, and SAC).
- External consultant status (professional fees, service contract).

**Schedule**:Part-time (a few hours/week or per project), not a full-time clinical load.