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Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics Discipline of Diagnostic Services Manitoba
CCMG Laboratory Biochemical Geneticist Fellowship
The Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics Discipline of Diagnostic Services Manitoba is seeking a PhD or Post Doctoral fellow for a 2-year training program in Biochemical Genetics (see http://ccmg-ccgm.org/index.php/training/training-biochemical.html for details). The training will take place in Vancouver at the BC Children’s Hospital in the Biochemical Genetics Laboratory.
This fellowship is a full-time training position in Biochemical Genetics leading to certification by the Canadian College of Medical Geneticists and ultimately to a career practicing as a laboratory biochemical geneticist overseeing the operations of a diagnostic Biochemical Genetics laboratory.
The fellowship is open to individuals with a PhD in genetics, biochemistry or a related biological science. Post-doctoral research or experience in a clinical laboratory would be an asset. Applicants must be Canadian citizens or individuals with Permanent Resident Status in Canada.
This is a two-year accredited training program consisting of practical laboratory training, progressive responsibility for interpretation, consultation and laboratory supervision, educational sessions and 6 months of research and development. Successful completion of training will satisfy the eligibility requirements to sit the CCMG examinations in Laboratory Biochemical Genetics.
Diagnostic Services of Manitoba is sponsoring this training opportunity, and the successful applicant will be required to sign a return of service agreement with DSM to work in our laboratory in Winnipeg upon completion for the program.
Anticipated start date for training is July 1, 2015.
Application is by letter outlining your interest and suitability for training as a laboratory geneticist. A Curriculum Vitae, a photocopy of your degrees and transcripts of marks (undergraduate and graduate) must accompany the letter of application. Two letters of references are required and must be sent directly to the undersigned.
Deadline for application is Tuesday, April 7, 2015.
Send applications to:
Dr. Laurel Thorlacius, PhD, FCACB
Medical Director, Clinical Biochemistry and Genetics
Diagnostic Services of Manitoba
MS-543 - 820 Sherbrook St.
Winnipeg, MB R3A 1R9
T 204-787-8858
F 204-787-3846