Education

• Earned doctorate degree

Work setting

• Urban area
• Relocation costs covered by employer
• Hospital (staff position)
• Hospital / health care establishment / health institution

Tasks

• Supervise laboratory technical personnel, medical clinical personnel, graduate students, research scientists and other professionals
• Write articles meant for the general public about wellness issues
• Maintain, update and manage health information databases
• Supervise biological technologists and technicians and other scientists
• Produce reports
• Conduct research into the structure and functioning of human, animal and plant tissues and cells
• Conduct studies into the identification, effects and control of human, plant and animal pathogens and toxins
• Conduct literature reviews
• Interpret trends and developments on health issues
• Produce articles to provide health information to association or organization members
• Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
• Monitor and compile research results

Supervision

• Working groups

Area of work experience

• Health care institution, facility or clinic

Security and safety

• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check
• Medical exam
• Immunization records

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Ability to distinguish between colours
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment
• Sitting
• Sound discrimination
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods
• Large workload

Personal suitability

• Excellent written communication
• Team player
• Accurate
• Excellent oral communication
• Time management

Experience

• 5 years or more

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Group insurance benefits
• Life insurance
• Pension plan

Other benefits

• Other benefits