Dual Certified Laboratory Geneticist

Zone: Eastern Urban Zone
Location: Health Sciences Centre
Dual Certified Laboratory Geneticist
Subject to Classification Review
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Genome Diagnostics
Permanent Full-time
Management
29729POS

Hours: 70 hours bi-weekly (8 hours; Days)

Salary: HL27 (CAD91,765 - CAD119,294 per annum) (market adjustment may be available ? currently under review)

Competition Number: VAC0022560

Posted Date: 2026-03-16

Closing Date: 2026-03-23

Job SummaryNL Health Services seeks a highly qualified and experienced Dual-Certified Laboratory Geneticist (Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics) to provide scientific and clinical support for molecular genetics and cytogenetics services within the province?s Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (PLM) program and the Centre for Translational Genomics (CTG). The successful candidate will be responsible for the provision of high-quality diagnostic testing, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and support the advancement of genomic medicine across Newfoundland and Labrador.

The incumbent will actively participate in the implementation of high-throughput sequencing and integrate laboratory services with provincial precision medicine, cancer care, and the medical genetic program initiatives. The incumbent plays a critical role in test development, standardization, academic collaboration, and continuous quality improvement.

The Dual-Certified Laboratory Geneticist for PLM reports directly to the Senior Provincial Director for administrative oversight and the Head of the Division of Genome Diagnostics and the clinical chief of PLM for medical/scientific oversight. Maintaining a matrix reporting structure supporting the Zone Directors and Clinical Leadership throughout the PLM program.

Job Qualifications

Education
o PhD or MD with dual certification in Clinical Molecular Genetics and Cytogenetics from the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) or American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG).

Experience
o Experience in high-complexity molecular and cytogenetic testing, test development, and validation.
o Proven leadership in laboratory quality systems and accreditation processes.
o Excellent communication and collaborative skills to support interdisciplinary teamwork.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilitieso Ability to manage change through leading, motivating, and empowering staff, demonstrating
commitment to the mission, vision and values of NL Health Services
o Ability to delegate responsibility, work with others, and coach a diverse group of people to
develop their capabilities
o Ability to manage and direct continuous improvement and quality processes
o Have strong oral, written, and presentation skills
o Ability to foster a safe and healthy work environment
o Commitment to quality service
o Demonstrate management practice and decision-making applying organizational and
ethical standards
o Function effectively under pressure
o Time management and organizational skills
o Ability to drive consensus, resolve conflicts, and facilitate solutions in a multi-disciplinary
environment
o Ability to develop and test new processes and procedures to improve delivery of service
o Knowledge of performance management and techniques for monitoring and reporting
performance
o Ability to manage budgets and utilize funds within prescribed guidelines
o Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge in a technical area
o Knowledge of quality improvement and risk management
o Knowledge of project management principles
o Knowledge of patient safety parameters and error reduction models
o Awareness of privacy and confidentiality policies and guidelines as they relate to handling
sensitive information

Othero A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
o Willingness to travel within the province to fulfill consultative and programmatic responsibilities.