Job Details
Union: Non-Union
Department: Genetics Laboratory >> Molecular Genetics & OBSP - Molecular Genetics OBSP
Reports To: Laboratory Manager
Job Category: Laboratory
FTE: 1.0
Shifts: Day
Shift Duration: 8's
Status: Full-Time Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Site: General Site, 4001 Leslie Street

Position Summary
Laboratory Geneticist
Works closely and collaboratively with the Lead Laboratory Geneticist and under the direction of the Chief of Pathology, Medical Director of Laboratory Medicine. Works effectively and consultatively with other members of the department (Laboratory Manager, Technical Coordinators, Medical Geneticists and Pathologists). The Genetics Laboratory offers a wide range of tests from prenatal diagnosis to adult diseases as well as cancer genetics. You have competency in the analysis and interpretation of results from a wide range of genetic testing, not limited but including next generation sequence (NGS), SNP array, chromosome and FISH. You demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and have great teamwork skills. You embrace the challenge of prioritizing duties and multitasking and have the ability to perform your duties in a professional and organized manner. You demonstrate effective knowledge of teaching and learning skills to foster the professional development of others. You will take 
on the shared responsibility for ensuring that health and safety policies are followed to provide for a healthy environment for patients, staff, physicians, volunteers and families.

On a practical level, you will:
• Oversee the analytical and quality aspects of laboratory analyses in the Genetics Laboratory.
• Provide comprehensive and accurate review, interpretation and reporting of genetic testing. 
• Assume consultant responsibilities regarding molecular and/or cytogenetic testing to ordering 
physicians and health care providers.
• Participate in new test and technology development and implementation.
• Participate in the education of laboratory staff, trainees and fellows.
• Participate in internal and external committees as appropriate.
• Participate in quality management and quality improvement activities.
• Collaborate with the Quality Team to ensure the Laboratories conform to the quality requirements of Accreditation Canada Diagnostics. 

Qualifications

• MD and/or PhD in genetics and/or related disciplines

• Certified, or eligible for certification, in Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics

What We Offer

Working at NYGH means working with a dynamic team of fellow healthcare providers, staff, and volunteers in one of Canada’s leading hospitals. This is a full-time, regular position, with 8 hour day shifts in the Molecular and Cytogenetics Laboratories. We offer a highly competitive total compensation package that includes benefits, pension, and vacation. If you were searching for more reasons to consider joining the wonderful team at NYGH, check out some features of our Total Rewards package by visiting nygh.on.ca

About North York General Hospital

IMAGINE a hospital where everyone is committed to excellence. We did. We are. From boardroom to bedside, we go above and beyond to offer the best and safest patient care. At North York General Hospital (NYGH), we put our patients first in everything we do. We are achieving a new standard of excellence in integrated patient-centered care and as one of Canada's leading community academic hospitals, we are building on our academic foundation through enhanced education, research and innovation. North York General Hospital is part of North York Toronto Health Partners, a collaborative partnership with patients, primary care, and community partners, a first- generation Ontario Health Team, driving the development of a locally integrated health system to serve the community. As part of our dynamic team, you too can stand out and be amazing! At North York General, our team is making a world of difference.

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