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 recent 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 robust 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: Current/Replacement Vacancy

Union: Non-Union

📌 Genetics Lab Annotation Specialist Toronto (Canada)
🏢 Mount Sinai Hospital (Toronto), Sinai Health
📍 Canada