July 25, 2024

MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIST (BAND LEVEL 8)
Medical Laboratories

Faculty of Medicine

(Permanent)

This competition may be used to fill identical positions in this unit within three (3) months of the closing date

All qualified employees are welcome to apply, however preference is given to CUPE members

DUTIES

The successful applicant will be required to perform skilled technical work in the operation of electron microscopy and flow cytometry equipment within the Medical Laboratories for the Faculty of Medicine. Electron microscopy duties include documenting, preparing and examining biological materials for teaching, research, and clinical purposes. The successful candidate will also perform routine electron microscopic procedures including fixing, processing, embedding, cutting (using ultramicrotomes), staining, examination of biological material as well as clinical biopsy referral specimens, and recording representative micrographs of sample material. The individual will also assist in routine maintenance of equipment. Flow cytometry duties include operation of acell sorter and benchtop flow cytometer, quality control and maintenance of machines, and assisting the supervisor in experimental design of flow cytometry experiments. Confocal microscopy (9 multiple units) and cellular bioanalysis duties include assisting in training users and assist in routine maintenance. Other duties include database management; updating and maintaining chemical inventory systems; preparing chemical solutions; assisting in demonstrations and related techniques; ensuring safe lab practices and quality control of specimens; adhering to privacy and confidentiality regulations and other duties as required. This position will also require the ability to aid in safety equipment testing in the wet laboratory common spaces within the Faculty of Medicine on a weekly basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience (1-3 years) in electron microscopy and flow cytometry laboratory is required; graduation with a masters degree in Biological Sciences as well as a three-year course in Medical Technology; or any equivalent combination of experience and training. Eligibility for registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Council of Health Professionals (NLCHP) and additional knowledge of the delivery of provincial health care services are assets.

SALARY                                   $63,803 - $74,843 per annum (CUPE Local 1615)

CLOSING DATE                       August 9, 2024

COMPETITION NO.                  MUN02905

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, preference will be given to applicants who are legally entitled to work in Canada. Memorial University is committed to employment equity and diversity and encourages applications from all qualified candidates, including women, people of any sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression; Indigenous peoples; visible minorities and racialized people; and people with disabilities.

The personal information requested in your application is collected under the authority of the Memorial University Act (RSNL 1990 c M-7) for the purpose of identifying and recruiting candidates; assessing applicant qualifications; and maintaining records pertaining to the administration of employment with Memorial University of Newfoundland.

If you are a successful candidate, this information will form part of your permanent employment record and will be used for other activities related to the employment process. This information may be disclosed to government departments and agencies as legally required; and to third party service providers, as necessary to administer programs and activities.

If you have any questions about the collection, use and disclosure of the information on this form, please contact MyHR, Department of Human Resources, at (709) 864-2434.

Inquiries about this opportunity should be directed to the Faculty of Medicine - Memorial University, Medical Education Centre, St. John’s, Room M2M229 or by telephone at (709) 864-6404.

Please be advised that we are unable to provide updates on current competitions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.