Saskatchewan Health Authority About this role
Position #: 9013501
Expected Start Date: September 04, 2026
Union: OOS
Facility: Saskatchewan Health Authority
City/Town: Regina
Department: Molecular Genetics
Type: Full-time regular
FTE: 1
Shift Information: Days
Number of Hours per Rotation: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: Standard Hours
Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment
Travel Required: Yes
Job Description: Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the Scientist will have specific accountabilities which are aligned to that of the portfolio to support the achievement of the portfolios functions, responsibilities and accountabilities. This senior position reports directly to the Director, Laboratory Medicine Regina and Provincial Public Health Lead. The PhD Associate Scientist for Genomics is responsible for performing evaluation and development of new genomic testing methodologies including Next Generation Sequencing. Supporting NGS analysis including variant classification, troubleshooting of existing assays as required and development of an assay quality metric program to ensure all assays are subject to continuous quality monitoring.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Experience
- Exp. in Molecular Biology laboratory is mandatory
- Minimum two (2) yrs working in an accredited healthcare lab setting
- Exp. with Next Generation Sequencing is an asset
- Exp. in a clinical genetics laboratory is an asset
Education
- A PhD in the field of human genetics, specifically incorporating techniques in Molecular Biology
License
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- Courses related to statistics and Microsoft Excel preferred
Knowledge and Abilities
- Knowledge of molecular biology including techniques such as: Next Generation Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, quantitative PCR, ...
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Compensation Details
Salary and benefits as per terms and conditions of employment | As per Terms and Conditions of EmploymentTravel Required: YesJob Description: Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the Scientist will have specific accountabilities which are aligned to that of the portfolio to support the achievement of the portfolios functions, responsibilities and accountabilities. This senior position reports directly to the Director, Laboratory Medicine Regina and Provincial Public Health Lead. The PhD Associate Scientist for Genomics is responsible for performing evaluation and development of new genomic testing methodologies including Next Generation Sequencing. Supporting NGS analysis including variant classification, troubleshooting of existing assays as required and development of an assay quality metric program to ensure all assays are subject to continuous quality monitoring.Human Resources Exemption: NoExperience- Exp. in Molecular Biology laboratory is mandatory- Minimum two (2) yrs working in an accredited healthcare lab setting- Exp. with Next Generation Sequencing is an asset- Exp. in a clinical genetics laboratory is an assetEducation- A PhD in the field of human genetics, specifically incorporating techniques in Molecular BiologyLicense:- Valid Class 5 driver's licenseOther Education and Training- Courses related to statistics and Microsoft Excel preferredKnowledge and Abilities- Knowledge of molecular biology including techniques such as: Next Generation Sequencing, Sanger Sequencing, quantitative PCR, ...For more information on this job, please visit the employer's website.
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