Clinical laboratory scientist Jobs in Vancouver, BC

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $45.48 / Hr. - CAD $65.38 / Hr.

Job Summary

Come work as a Lab Scientist - Genome Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Lab Scientist - Genome Analyst to join the Pathologists team at Vancouver General Hospital. Apply today to join our team!

As a Lab Scientist - Genome Analyst with Vancouver Coastal Health you will :

• Be an integral member of the Cytogenetics Laboratory, at Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH), specializing in Genome Analysis.
• Be responsible for performing analysis and clinical interpretation of hematologic cancer specimen testing results produced using a state of the art genomic technology, Optical Genome Mapping (OGM).
• Be responsible for performing wet-lab procedures for the purpose of test validation activities.
• Works under the daily direction of the Director of the Cytogenomics Laboratory, and under the regular direction of the Department Head.
• Demonstrate an ability to work independently and as member of a multidisciplinary team, while appropriately prioritize competing demands.
• Additional support and training will be provided in areas of limited expertise.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge & Abilities

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.