Medical Laboratory Technologist
Company
Health Sciences North
Health Sciences North is an organization dedicated to being patient and family focused, digitally enabled, and socially accountable, while supporting and developing our people and advancing our academic and research impact for Northeastern Ontario. We pride ourselves on being a learning hospital, providing professional development opportunities for our staff.
Location
Sudbury
Duties
- Excellent clinical laboratory technical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to perform components of
Genomics testing to include extractions of RNA/DNA,
Polymerase Chain Reactions (PCR), harvest of blood and
bone marrow, FISH slides and other duties as assigned.
- Demonstrated ability to recognize, troubleshoot and
communicate equipment/reagent related malfunctions a
and initiate appropriate remedial action.
- Demonstrated computer skills and competencies
associated with data analysis programs and laboratory
information systems.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Clinical Laboratory Quality - Assurance Programs and proficiency testing
requirements.
- Demonstrated ability to follow established policies and
procedures to ensure privacy and safety of customers,
coworkers and self.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to new technologies and
processes.
Requirements
Education and Training"
Graduate of a recognized Cytogenetic/ Molecular specific program. Current professional registration and licensure with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario. Current WHMIS certification and Mask Fit. Ministry of Labour ‘Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.
Experience:
Recent and relevant experience in clinical genomic testing is required.
Experience with the following techniques (e.g. nucleic acid extraction and handling, PCR (end point, real-time, digital), capillary electrophoresis for fragment length analysis, high-throughput sequencing (aka next generation sequencing) is required.
Start Date
2024-10-22
Contact
Name
Megan
Title
Human Resources Analyst
Display Date
2024-10-02
Expiry Date
2024-12-24