Laboratory Scientist I

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, U of A Stollery Childrens Hos

📁: Laboratory

📅   : ALB00053718 Requisition #

📅   : Jul 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 Stollery Childrens Hos

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 25-JUL-2018

Employee Class: Regular Full Time

Date Available: 06-AUG-2018

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 10

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Days Off: As Per Rotation

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 Required Qualifications:

Minimally a BSc in Biology, Molecular Biology, Genetics, or related field is required. Successful completion of the Genetics Technology Graduate Diploma Program through BCIT or Michener Institute or an equivalent 2 years of experience in an inherited disease molecular diagnostic laboratory is required. 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. 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 skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

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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