Cytogenomicist – Molecular Genetics

Trillium Health Partners

Cytogenomicist providing case interpretation and oversight at Trillium Health Partners. Collaborating with healthcare professionals in clinical and laboratory genetics.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeMississauga • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$77 - CA$98 per hourWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in clinical cytogenetics and molecular genetics, with a strong focus on quality assurance, test development, and method validation. Proficient in interpreting cytogenomic data and preparing clinical diagnostic reports while maintaining up-to-date medical knowledge through literature review and continuing education.

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PhD In GeneticsClinical Cytogenetics ExpertiseActive CCMG Or ABMGG MembershipExperience In Next Generation SequencingProficiency In Bioinformatic Pipelines

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Hard Skills

Cytogenomic Data InterpretationClinical Diagnostic ReportingTest DevelopmentMethod ValidationQuality AssuranceAdvanced Genetic Laboratory ApplicationsMaintaining Quality IndicatorsPerformance Through External Quality AssessmentsLicensing And ImplementationAnalytical Software Proficiency

Soft Skills

Collaborative Team PlayerExcellence In Oral CommunicationExcellence In Written CommunicationCritical ThinkingProblem SolvingOrganization

Certifications & Qualifications

CCMG CertificationABMGG CertificationGenetic And Genomic Diagnostics CertificationLaboratory Genetics And Genomics Certification

Industry Keywords

Clinical GeneticsCytogeneticsMolecular GeneticsQuality Assurance StandardsAccreditation RequirementsMedical Literature ReviewContinuing EducationArray TechnologiesNext Generation SequencingExternal Quality Assessments

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review of laboratory results and interpretation of cytogenomic data
Preparation of clinical diagnostic reports in accordance with laboratory policies, professional standards, and accreditation requirements.
Reviews of current medical literature thoroughly to ensure accuracy of reporting
Accountable for quality assurance, test development and method validation in collaboration with staff.
Supports the day-to-day clinical operations by providing guidance and direction to laboratory staff
Liaises with referring clinicians regarding test selection, interpretation and clinical significance of results.
Collaborate with other regional clinical and laboratory geneticists
Maintains medical knowledge through medical literature review and continuing education (maintain MOC, as well as attending rounds, journal clubs and scientific meetings)

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD in genetics or a related field, and/or MD demonstrating expertise in clinical cytogenetics and/or clinical molecular genetics
Active Member of the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists (CCMG) or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG)
Dual certification in molecular genetics and cytogenetics, or certification in Genetic and Genomic Diagnostics (CCMG) or Laboratory Genetics and Genomics (ABMGG) is considered a plus
Experience in advanced genetic laboratory applications (array technologies, next generation sequencing)
Collaborative team player with excellence in oral and written communication
Advanced proficiency in critical thinking, problem solving and organization
Experience with maintaining quality indicators, proficiency and performance through external quality assessments
Experience in test development, validation, licensing and implementation
Proficiency with implementing bioinformatic pipelines and commercially available analytical software

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development
Flexible work arrangements
Paid time off