Job Description / Duties

Lead Clinical Embryologist, Women's Care

Job: ID72782
Location: Victoria Hospital
Full-Time/Regular

Posting Period:
Open: September 9, 2020
Deadline: September 30, 2020
Non-Union

Department Name: Women's Care

The Lead Clinical Embryologist oversees all of the complex technical laboratory procedures within the REI area of assignment, and assumes a lead role supervising, training and evaluation of new ART Laboratory staff, acts as a resource/mentor to the Clinical Embryologists and supports the day to day functioning of the laboratory. The Lead Clinical Embryologist is an assistant to the Lab Scientist.

Rate of Pay: $39.48 per hour - $49.35 per hour

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications / Required Skills

Qualifications

Successful completion of a four (4) year Bachelor of Science degree in a related field (e.g. biological science, reproductive biology, animal science)
Master’s of Science Degree preferred
Minimum Five (5) years relevant experience
Completion of the CFAS certification program for Canadian ART Laboratory Professionals preferred
Demonstrated ability to apply Quality Management principles to the work environment and continually strive for improvement
Advanced understanding and knowledgeable in and ensures compliance to research ethics and standards
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrated experience in training
Demonstrated experience in risk management
Demonstrated commitment to the principles of patient and family centered care
Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to patient and staff safety
Demonstrated practice and commitment to LHSC’s Mission, Vision and Values
Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis

Additional Information

Immunization Requirements:

Provide vaccination records or proof of immunity against measles, mumps, rubella and varicella (chicken pox), Hepatitis B, Tetanus/ Diphtheria/Polio; Meningitis.
Provide documentation of the Tuberculosis skin testing (two step)

We are committed to providing a safe, healthy and inclusive work environment that inspires respect. LHSC is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from women, visible minorities, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQ2+ persons. We are committed to providing persons with disabilities equal opportunities and standards of goods and services, and are also fully compliant with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), as applicable..

As part of the assessment process applicants may be required to complete a written examination or test. Please be advised that a reference check may be conducted as part of the selection process.

Your interest in this opportunity is appreciated. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates, as a condition of job offer, would be required to provide a satisfactory police information check (original document) completed in the last 3 months.

Salary: $39.48 per hour - $49.35 per hour

Contact Information

Natasha Frohlich
RN, BSCN
Clinical Services Manager Women’s Care
London Health Sciences Centre
519-685-8500 ext. 35545
natasha.frohlich@lhsc.on.ca

Employer Profile

As London, Ontario’s largest employer, London Health Science Centre is home to Children's Hospital, University Hospital, Victoria Hospital, the Kidney Care Centre, Byron Family Medical Centre, Victoria Family Medical Centre and 54 Riverview Avenue site. We are also home to the London Regional Cancer Program, CSTAR (Canadian Surgical Technologies & Advanced Robotics) and two research institutes - Children's Health Research Institute and Lawson Health Research Institute. Our physicians, residents and staff number nearly 15,000 and, together, they provided care for more than one million patients last year.