Genomic Analyst, Division of Genome Diagnostics, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine – BC Children’s & BC Women’s Hospitals

Genomic Analyst
Division of Genome Diagnostics
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
BC Children’s & BC Women’s Hospitals
Vancouver, BC

Temporary Full-Time Opportunity
Anticipated Term: September 2024 – September 2025

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine’s Division of Genome Diagnostics at the BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospitals is seeking a qualified and highly motivated Genomic Analyst to join the team.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with a diverse team that includes the Division Head and medical and technologist staff to provide timely and accurate diagnostic test results. Your role will be to support the ongoing validation and verification of clinical next generation sequencing (NGS) bioinformatic pipeline(s), and support the prioritization and classification of genetic variants.

Qualifications

• A PhD in Human Genetics, Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology or equivalent field.
• Two (2) years of post-doctoral or equivalent experience in NGS analysis and variant assessment in the field of human genetic disease.
• Demonstrated expertise utilizing and applying bioinformatic tools, with in-depth knowledge of the databases and processes required to prioritize and interpret genetic variants.
• Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines/quotas and juggle multiple projects/tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders.
• Preference will be given to those with experience in clinical computational infrastructure and NGS analysis, including demonstrated ability to develop, maintain, and adhere to standard operating procedures, quality control and quality assurance services.

The start date of the position is anticipated to be September 1, 2024.

Contact

To apply for this rewarding career development opportunity, please forward a letter of application outlining your areas of interest, a copy of your current CV, and the names and contact information of three references, to:

Kevin Wang

Talent Acquisition Advisor, PHSA

physicianrecruitment@phsa.ca

Applications will be accepted until August 18, 2024 or the position is filled.

About Provincial Health Services Authority

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospitals provides laboratory and pathology diagnostic care to BC’s perinatal women, infants, and children, including those with the most acute and complex conditions, and includes provincial specialty laboratories such as prenatal screening, newborn screening, biochemical genetics, and inherited constitutional genetics and genomics. The department’s responsibilities include working collaboratively with health authorities to establish provincial standards and guidelines, leading pilot projects to assess clinical utility of emerging diagnostic and screening technologies, and contributing to and participating nationally and internationally to promote access to appropriate laboratory care and best practices within B.C.

The Division of Genome Diagnostics is responsible for providing academic pediatric, adult, and maternal-fetal medicine care for the province of B.C. in conjunction with the other departmental provincial services, the division is primarily focused on the diagnosis of inherited disease using genetic and genomic approaches, including genome-wide sequencing.

BC Children’s Hospital (BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre (BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCCH and BCW are programs of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) which plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. We encourage all qualified persons to apply; however, Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority.

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Government unanimous passing of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey-one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to meaningful and lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as we move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC’s Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.