Clinical Biochemist Board Certified PhD
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- Research and Innovation
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- LAB00018358 Requisition #
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- Nov 12, 2024 Post Date
Your Opportunity:
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Alberta Health Services (AHS) and is the sole provider of lab services in the province of Alberta. APL in partnership with the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at the University of Calgary (U of C) Cumming School of Medicine are seeking a full time (1.0 FTE) board-certified/eligible Clinical Biochemist to work in Clinical Biochemistry to oversee and provide vision of the general chemistry and POCT services in Southern Alberta. Experience in large-scale chemistry community testing, rural testing and/or POCT is an asset. The successful candidate will join a large team of clinical biochemists that support Clinical Biochemistry, alongside a group of >100 laboratory physicians and clinical doctoral scientists within Southern Alberta. Working primarily out of the Diagnostic and Scientific Centre in Calgary, the successful candidate will also work with another team of clinical biochemists to support a variety of POCT programs across the province.
Description:
APL–South Sector includes the clinical biochemistry laboratories at all hospitals and health care centers throughout central and southern Alberta, as well as the comprehensive laboratory services provided in the academic hub laboratory located in the city of Calgary. The successful candidate will be involved with teaching and training of the clinical biochemistry fellows, pathology residents, and other visiting fellows. Key responsibilities: Oversee and support clinical biochemistry testing, including testing at a high-volume community site performing general chemistry and specialized chemistry testing and a select number of rural hospital laboratories. Interpret and report protein electrophoresis, CSF oligoclonal banding, cryoglobulin typing, and thalassemia/hemoglobinopathy investigation. Oversee and support POCT, including working with teams to support local and provincial program development, instrument troubleshooting, and quality-based activities. Represent and support Southern Alberta on provincial initiatives and projects (e.g. instrument implementations, LIS and middleware activities, quality assurance activities, participation in working groups). Contribute to the team that reviews and approves clinical referred out testing for Southern Alberta. Contribute to the fellowship and residency programs by teaching and training trainees. In accordance with the Canadian Foreign Workers requirements, all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. This position is available for AHS Sponsorship.
- Classification: ClinicLab Doc Scient BoardCert
- Union: LAB EXEMPT
- Unit and Program: Biochemistry and Point of Care Testing
- Primary Location: Diagnostic Scientific Centre
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 13-FEB-2025
- Date Available: 01-MAR-2025
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $82.30
- Maximum Salary: $110.14
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
The successful candidate must possess an earned doctorate (PhD) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology or related disciplines, and a current certification (or eligibility) by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry or equivalent (e.g. American Board of Clinical Chemistry).
Additional Required Qualifications:
As Required.
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrates effective communication skills, applied problem solving, critical thinking, organizational ability, leadership skills, and an ability to work independently and within teams in a fast paced, changing environment. Strong track record of collegiality with coworkers, academic accomplishments, and evidence of ongoing continuing education and research in clinical biochemistry.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with APL.
