Scientist

Position #: 175896

Expected Start Date: July 28, 2025

Union: OOS

Facility: St. Paul's Hospital

City/Town: Saskatoon

Department: Clinical Chemistry

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days

Hours of Work: 5 shifts of 7.5 hours per 1 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

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

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: A Clinical Doctoral Scientist (Clinical Biochemist) is an individual who has undergone specialized training in a broad spectrum of health-related scientific domains that may include basic science, clinical science, quality improvement, critical appraisal, health professional education, and health system development and delivery. The Clinical Doctoral Scientists (Clinical Biochemists) represent a significant and important component of clinicians within the Provincial Program of Laboratory Medicine and are key leaders in Saskatchewan health care, collaborating with system leaders to achieve our province’s healthcare goals. Reporting to a Dyad Leadership team within Laboratory Medicine, the Scientist is responsible for providing consultation and liaison with physicians and other health care practitioners in the ordering and interpretation of specialty laboratory testing to ensure optimal patient care. The Scientist is a critical member of a team of laboratory clinicians in the Provincial Program of Laboratory Medicine, which combines academic, research and patient care mandates within the Saskatchewan Health Authority and the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan, as it implements new and innovative was to integrate laboratory diagnostic practice in the province.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Education

• PhD or equivalent in a related field
• Postdoctoral training in a CACB accredited Clinical Biochemistry program 
• or an equivalent program recognized by CACB

Licenses

• Valid Class 5 driver's license

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• Certification or eligible for certification by the CACB
• For more information on the city of Saskatoon please visit https://www.saskatoon.ca/