Scientist

Position #: 9006835 (49559)

Expected Start Date: September 29, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: Roy Romanow Provincial Lab

City/Town: Regina

Department: Clinical Microbiology

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours per week

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: As per Terms and Conditions of Employment

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Operating in a complex and dynamic healthcare environment, the Scientist will have specific accountabilities which are aligned to that of the portfolio to support the achievement of the portfolio’s functions, responsibilities and accountabilities. This position will provide critical support and coordination for the Biosafety Program of the SHA Department of Laboratory Medicine. As the Biological Safety Officer, this position will provide regulatory affairs support for clinical laboratories undergoing compliance inspections and provide recommendations on remediation of biosafety deficiencies. As a content expert in biosafety they will perform risk assessments and support the safe operation of SHA's clinical laboratories, including the CL3 laboratory

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 2yrs experience in Microbiology Lab setting
• and/or programs and assessments with an at-risk population

Education

• PhD degree in Microbiology or related life science

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

• Knowledge of legislation and applicable laws
• Ability to balance the needs and interests of diverse group
• Knowledge of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action
• Commitment to a diverse, culturally competent, culturally safe work environment
• Articulates mission, vision and strategy and charts a path forward
• Exemplifies ethical practices, professionalism and personal integrity
• Knowledge of First Nations and Metis history in Saskatchewan
• Has demonstrated strong critical thinking, financial and analytical skills
• Mobilizes people, inspires and sets an example for others
• Ability to coach, mentor and develop others
• Promotes innovation, guides change and is committed to continuous improvement
• Commitment to quality, safety, and improvement striving towards zero harm
• Committed to delivering on patient and family centred care
• Has demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to collaborate and partner with a wide variety of stakeholders
• Demonstrates and is recognized for strategic and operational leadership
• Knowledge of the healthcare system in Saskatchewan.

Other Information

• Experience in high containment laboratories (CL3+) a benefit
• Travel within Saskatchewan 
• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca/
• Familiarity performing risk assessments would be advantageous