Applications are invited from laboratory scientists interested in providing professional expertise for a large academic laboratory program serving the Central South Region of Ontario. One academic position designated as Clinical Laboratory Geneticist is currently available within the Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program – jointly administered by Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare, Hamilton.
We seek candidates with CCMG and/or ABMGG certification in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, genetic and genomic diagnostics (GGD), or laboratory genetics and genomics (LGG).
The successful candidate will hold an academic appointment in the Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster and is expected to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching. A commitment to academic scholarship in the areas of education, knowledge translation and research is required. Desired qualifications include a PhD and CCMG and/or ABMGG certification in a relevant sub-discipline.
About this Role:The primary service responsibility will be in clinical cytogenetics, with a focus on cancer genetics, but opportunities in other areas of the laboratory may be available depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and interests. The current workload comes from a referral base that includes tertiary genetic, pediatric, hematology, pathology, oncology, and obstetrical services provided in a multi-site hospital environment. This arrangement permits the possibility of participation and responsibility across other components of genetic services in the program if desired by the candidate.
How to Apply:Interested candidates are to submit:
A letter of interest, which includes an equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement reflecting on their past and present activities in EDI and how they plan to contribute to our EDI mission when they join HRLMP/McMaster
A curriculum vitae
The names and contact information of at least three referees. Please note letters of reference are not required and will not be reviewed at the application stage; letters of recommendation from referees will be requested at later stages of the search process.
All documents are to be submitted to the McMaster University careers site: McMaster University Careers Link . Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.
Please address your letter of interest to:
Dr. Elizabeth McCready, Discipline Director, Genetics
c/o Ms. Grace Kiers
Hamilton Regional Laboratory Medicine Program
Posting date:9/23/2024
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