Job ID: J0424-0284

Job Title: Flow Cytometry Technical Specialist

Department: EORLA - Hematology

Union Group: Non-Union

Job Type: Regular Full Time

Position Number(s): 00114151

Job Code: 290774

Site: The Ottawa Hospital - General Campus (TOHG)

Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Job Category: Laboratory Professional

Number of Vacancies: 1

FTE: 1.0

Salary Range: $85,608.90 - $109,356.00/Year

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Position Overview

The hiring salary range for this position is from $85,608.90 to $98,471.10.

The Flow Cytometry Technical Specialist provides technical expertise in support of the daily laboratory operations. This role is responsible for supporting clinical assay development and validation projects, participating in education and teaching activities as well as other activities as required.

Rotation/Shifts

Days, 8 hour shifts. Rotation to other TOH campuses may be required. For information purposes only - EORLA reserves the right to change.

Basic Requirements
• Completion of a post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant field of study;
• Current registration with Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS), College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) or other relevant regulated body and/or Certification as a Specialist in Cytometry such as the SCYM from the American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Certification (ASCP BOC);
• Minimum of five years of experience providing technical expertise including setting up new tests and procedures with pertinent validation in flow cytometry;
• Advanced knowledge of Flow Cytometry, including the development of clinical assays, and comprehensive use of relevant computer technology;
• Understands occupational health and safety legislation;
• Good communication and interpersonal skills;
• Sound problem solving and conflict resolution skills;
• Highly motivated;
• Demonstrated organizational skills.

As a pre-condition of employment, all new EORLA employees will be required to obtain and provide a satisfactory Criminal Records Check dated within six (6) months from the date of issue.

*Mandatory Vaccination Policy*
Per EORLA's COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, if you are successful in the selection process, an offer of employment is conditional upon presentation of government issued documentation confirming that you have been fully vaccinated with a vaccine that has been approved in Canada. Any individual who cannot be vaccinated on medical grounds or other grounds recognized by the Human Rights Code can request an accommodation.

Please note that with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario Human Rights Commission's (OHRC) position has been that a singular belief or personal preference against vaccinations and/or masks is not protected on the ground of creed under the Code.

Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingualism is considered an asset.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Eastern Ontario Regional Laboratory Association (EORLA) is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process.

Application Information

Please submit your online application by 11:59 p.m. EST the day the job posting closes. It is mandatory that you provide a thoroughly completed application with all the necessary information to help us determine whether you meet the qualifications as outlined on the job posting. Failure to do so will result in your being screened out of the competition. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Thank you for your cooperation and assistance.

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