Scientist

Position #: 9008530 (50023)

Expected Start Date: January 05, 2026

Union: OOS

Facility: Roy Romanow Provincial Lab

City/Town: Regina

Department: Molecular Genetics

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift info: Days

Hours of Work: 37.5 hours/ week

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: NO

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 for clinical diagnostic Newborn Screening and Metabolic laboratory testing in the SHA Department of Laboratory Medicine. This position will lead validations and verifications of both commercial and lab-developed tests to meet clinical laboratory accreditation standards. They will write and review laboratory protocols, guide quality control and quality assurance activities, and help trouble-shoot issues with assays or instrumentation in the lab.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Minimum 2 years experience in a laboratory setting using Tandem mass spectrometry

Education

• PhD degree in Chemistry or related science

Other Education and Training

• Experience developing or validating LC-MS/MS tests will be a benefit
• Familiarity with Newborn Screening guidelines and recommendations will be an asset

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the city of Regina please visit https://www.regina.ca