Requisition number
Genome
Date posted
05/26/2026
Genome Analyst Division of Genome Diagnostics, Dept. of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine BC Children's Hospital & BC Women's Hospital, Vancouver, BC Temporary Full-time Opportunity Term: 1 Year The Division of Genome Diagnostics within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at BC Children's and BC Women's Hospitals is seeking a highly motivated Genome Analyst to join our team. In this role, you will contribute to the interpretation and reporting of genetic variants, supporting accurate and timely diagnostic results for patients with rare diseases.
Depending on your skills and experience, you will also assist in developing and maintaining clinical next-generation sequencing (NGS) bioinformatics infrastructure and/or liaise with patient care teams throughout the testing process.
What you'll do
- Analyze genomic data, including assessing clinical relevance of genomic sequence variants in patients with rare disease.
- Compile variant and case summaries in an organized approach to provide accurate and timely information to guide diagnostics.
- Keep accurate records of data collected for evaluation and validation and prepare data for review and approval.
- Create, support, and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for workflows and pipelines as part of the Laboratory's Quality Management system.
- Assist Medical and Operational staff in accreditation processes and the maintenance of a quality system in the laboratory.
Depending on skills and experience, you may also
- Support the integration, development, and/or maintenance of bioinformatics tools and pipelines.
- Facilitate and support genomic patient care, including education and case interpretation.
What you bring
- A level of education, training, and experience equivalent to a PhD in medical genomics, human genetics, bioinformatics, computational biology, molecular biology, biochemistry genetics, computer science, or information technology (or related discipline), plus a minimum of 3 years of recent related experience.
- Note: Exceptional candidates with a level of education, training and experience equivalent to a Master's program in a related discipline such as Medical Genomics or Genetic Counselling, plus a minimum of three (3) years of recent related experience, will be also considered.
- Demonstrated proficiency in genomic analysis, with experience in validation of clinical bioinformatic tools and pipelines or the provision of clinical laboratory genetic counselling services. Relevant experience within a clinical environment is ideal.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to work with individuals at all levels throughout the organization.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate and respond to the needs of stakeholders.
Salary Range: $108,147 - $155,461/year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate's relevant education and experience and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Applications will be accepted until position is filled. 
