Genetic Technologist Molecular Genetics

at  Trillium Health Partners

COMPANY

Trillium Health Partners
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier CommunityOur Values: Compassion, Excellence, CourageOur Goals: Quality, Access, SustainabilityOur Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research

REQUIREMENTS

Position: Genetics Laboratory Technologist
Department: Laboratory Medicine and Genetics
Position ID: 1245
Role Level: AT09.3 ($36.84hr- $51.77hr)
Status: Permanent Full time
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Shift: Must be available to work all shifts
Posted: January 9-2025
Internal Deadline: January 16,2025
Trillium Health Partners (THP) is one of the largest community-based acute care facilities in Canada. Comprised of the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, and the Reactivation Center at Humber. Trillium Health Partners serves the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto and surrounding communities and is a teaching hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.
Our Mission: A New Kind of Health Care for a Healthier Community
Our Values: Compassion, Excellence, Courage
Our Goals: Quality, Access, Sustainability
Our Enablers: People, Education, Innovation, Research
Job Description:
The Genetics Laboratory at Credit Valley Hospital is seeking a Genetics Technologist. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing assigned tests and procedures in the Cytogenetic and Molecular Laboratories.
Qualifications:
Must be a graduate of a recognized program for Clinical Genetics Technology, with certification in Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics.
Must be registered and a member in good standing with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (C.M.L.T.O)
Minimum of 1 year related experience in a clinical Genetics laboratory is essential
Experience with FISH, Microarray and Optical Genome Mapping preferred
Experience with Next-Generation Sequencing preferred
Successful candidates must have demonstrated understanding of quality assurance and good laboratory practice.
Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Professional and capable of developing effective working relationships
Attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
Evidence of participation in continuing education
Working knowledge of standard computer applications including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel). Experience in use of EPIC Beaker is an asset
Satisfactory attendance and performance record required
To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca
Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a healthy, safe and respectful environment for healing, based on our values compassion, excellence and courage. To be Better Together, we commit to fostering a respectful workplace culture that promotes a safe and supportive environment for everyone who provides care, supports caregiving, receives care or visits the hospital.
In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
Trillium Health Partners is identified under the French Language Services Act.
We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Responsibilities:
Follow established lab protocols to perform routine and complex testing of various genetic conditions
Receive training in and display competency in various cytogenetic and molecular techniques used in the lab
Chromosome Karyotype and FISH analysis and interpretation
Various Molecular Genetic techniques including - MLPA and Next-Generation Sequencing
Report generation using the Lab Information System
Lab safety and quality procedures
Proficiency testing, test method evaluation and participation in accreditation activities
Training of new staff and students
Other duties as assigned within the scope of work of a Genetic Technologist in the lab