Clinical Laboratory Geneticist: Locum

Job title:

Clinical Laboratory Geneticist: Locum

Company

University Health Network

Job description

Company DescriptionUHN is Canada’s No. 1 hospital and the world’s No. 1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members. UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada’s top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and its only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.Job DescriptionThe University Health Network (UHN) Laboratory Medicine Program is seeking a certified Clinical Laboratory Geneticist, as temporary part time locum in the Division of Genome Diagnostics.The successful candidate will join a large academic laboratory faculty with diverse diagnostic expertise, teaching responsibilities, basic and clinical research activities. The division of Genome Diagnostics has a high volume of interesting and challenging inherited and acquired disease cases and utilizes leading edge technologies, including novel applications of next generation sequencing. The division is embedded within the Laboratory Medicine Program, and constitutes the largest clinical cancer and hereditary genetics testing service in Canada in an accredited Health Canada and CAP/CLIA environment.Minimum requirements include a PhD or MD degree and board certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics through the CCMG or ABMG. Dual boarding with Cytogenetics is required. The successful candidate will be eligible for an academic appointment in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathobiology, University of Toronto, at the Lecturer/Assistant/Associate/Full Professor rank consistent with academic qualifications. The salary is commensurate with experience and includes an attractive benefits package.University Health Network is one of Canada’s largest acute care teaching organizations with 1300 beds and clinical programs in Advanced Medicine & Surgery, Oncology & Blood Disorders, Transplantation, Neural & Sensory Science, Heart & Circulation, Musculoskeletal Health & Arthritis, Rehabilitation Medicine and Community & Population Health. It maintains a major commitment to excellence in healthcare delivery, research and teaching. University Health Network is a fully affiliated hospital of the University of Toronto.QualificationsThe University of Toronto and University Health Network are strongly committed to diversity within its community and welcome applications from visible minority group members, women, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.Interested applicants should send their curriculum vitae, a brief statement of their career plans, and the names of three references to:Dr. George YousefProgram Medical Director, Laboratory Medicine ProgramUniversity Health NetworkC/O Linda KarkadaEmail:200 Elizabeth Street, 11th floorToronto, Ontario M5G 2C4Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.Additional InformationWhy join UHN?
In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP

) * Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service

• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN’s attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates. Please ensure you check your email regularly.Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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Location

Toronto, ON

Job date

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 07:45:12 GMT

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