Genetics Assistant

Health Sciences Centre

📍 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Permanent Life, Physical, and Social Science Technicians

Job Description

Position Overview

Under the close supervision and guidance of the Clinical Geneticist and Program Director and concurrent with self-teaching and on-the-job training, the incumbent is responsible for assisting with the coordination of the genetics program including screening and accepting patient referrals, preparation and follow up of families for genetic assessment; and liaison with other related fields and professionals as a member of the genetics team. NOTE: The degree of independence and level of complexity will increase proportionately with the incumbent’s increased demonstrated proficiency.


Experience

  • Previous related experience in a medical setting preferred.
  • Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

  • Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Genetics required.
  • The ability and initiative to self-teach is essential.
  • In addition to self-teaching, on-the-job training will be provided...
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