Genetics Lab Annotation Specialist
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Apply by
- Experience
- 1 year of experience in an analytical and scientific environment with genetics concepts and/or genetic counselling
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours per week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Sinai Health is looking for a Genetics Lab Annotation Specialist to support Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Medical Genetics team at Mount Sinai Hospital.
This role will be shared between the cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics labs within the Division of Diagnostic Medical Genetics. It requires familiarity with genomic microarray technologies, cancer diagnostics and novel variant assessment and proficiency in genomic data interpretation.
In this role you will
- Assist with molecular and cytogenetic analysis by performing database and literature searches to provide evidence to assist with variant analysis
- Establish phenotype-genotype links, review a large spectrum of genetic disorders
- Review patient reports for completeness of testing information
- Assist with the investigation of new genes and roll out of information when tests go live
- Assist with quality improvements strategies and efficiencies related to cytogenetic and molecular data interpretations and assessments
- Assist with the assessment and implementation of new databases into the testing process
- Participate in quality assurance plans and activities as required
- Perform other duties consistent with the job classification as required
Job Requirements:
Mandatory
- M.Sc. or Ph.D. degree in a related field from an accredited educational institution with a strong background in genomic database utilization
- 1 year of experience in an analytical and scientific environment with genetics concepts and/or genetic counselling
- Applicants with proven equivalent and related training and experience may also be considered
Skills and Knowledge
- Excelled time management and communication skills
- Expertise in pertinent areas such as microarray and sequence analysis, online human genomic resources, as well as fundamental knowledge in human genetics
- Self-motivated and a team player with high degree of independence and professionalism to provide high-level genetics expertise to health care providers
- Demonstrated satisfactory performance and attendance history
If this sounds like you and you’re ready to build your career within pathology and laboratory medicine, apply now and let us know why you’d be a great addition to our team.
Job Type: Full Time
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Vacancy Type: New/Replacement Vacancy
Union: Non-Union
More about this job
Responsibilities
The specialist will support the Medical Genetics team by performing molecular and cytogenetic variant analysis and reviewing patient reports for accuracy. They will also assist in the implementation of new databases and contribute to quality improvement strategies within the laboratory.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.Sc. or Ph.D. in a related field and possess a strong background in genomic database utilization. At least one year of experience in an analytical scientific environment with a focus on genetics concepts is required.
Skills
- Genomic microarray technologies
- Cancer diagnostics
- Variant assessment
- Genomic data interpretation
- Molecular analysis
- Cytogenetic analysis
- Database management
- Literature search
- Phenotype-genotype linking
- Quality assurance
- Sequence analysis
- Human genomic resources
- Human genetics
- Time management
- Communication skills
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Science & Research
- Data & Analytics
Keywords
- Genetics
- Pathology
- Laboratory Medicine
- Cytogenetics
- Molecular Diagnostics
- Genomic Microarray
- Cancer Diagnostics
- Variant Assessment
- Genomic Data Interpretation
- Phenotype-Genotype
- Genetic Disorders
- Quality Assurance
- Sequence Analysis
- Human Genetics
- Database Utilization
- Scientific Analysis
- Genetic Counselling
- Healthcare