Laboratory Scientist I

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Hospital

📁: Laboratory

📅   : ALB00014251 Requisition #

📅   : Jan 18, 2018 Post Date

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Classification: Laboratory Scientist I

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Department: UAH Diag Molecular Stollery

Primary Location: U of A Hospital

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-JAN-2018

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 04-FEB-2018

Temporary End Date: 14-DEC-2018

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $36.96

Maximum Salary: $49.15

Vehicle Requirement: N/A

Required Qualifications:

Completion of Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Medical Laboratory Science.

Additional Qualifications:

Successful completion of the Genetics Technology Graduate Diploma Program through BCIT or Michener Institute is required. An equivalent 2 years of experience in an inherited disease molecular diagnostic laboratory will be considered. Current registration or registration eligibility with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA) is required. Experience with molecular biology techniques and related equipment including but not limited to: DNA and RNA extractions, DNA Sanger sequencing, DNA NGS sequencing, PCR, repeat-primed PCR, real-time PCR, genotyping, Southern blot hybridization. Bioinformatics experience such as BLAST, primer design, protein prediction analysis, splice site analysis is required. Knowledge of Human Genome Variation Society (HGVS) sequence variant nomenclature is required. Fluency in the English language (reading, writing and verbal) required. Proven interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to deal with conflicting and changing priorities, deadlines, and duties. Proven interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work in a stressful environment and meet critical timelines. Strong attention to detail and accuracy with proven analytic and problem solving skills. Ability to maintain confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications:

Minimally a BSc in Biology, Molecular Biology or Genetics is preferred. Previous experience in an accredited clinical molecular diagnostic and cytogenetic laboratory is an asset. Working knowledge of the following databases and applications: Cerner Millennium, Netcare, Mysis and TRACCESS are an asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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