Clinical Genetics Technologist I
Job in
Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listed on 2026-08-24
Listing for:
Alberta Precision Labs
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-08-24
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Child Comprehensive Cancer Center. G&G, as part of Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL), provides complex genetic testing for a broad range of conditions, serving an important role in the provision of genetic services for the province of Alberta. As part of a team, the Clinical Genetics Technologist I will perform a variety of manual and automated procedures proficiently to produce accurate and timely results in the Cytogenetic and/or Molecular Genetic laboratories.
Specialized techniques include preparation and culturing of constitutional samples, chromosome analysis, Fluorescence In Situ Hybridization (FISH), nucleic acid extraction, DNA quantification, DNA sequencing, chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), Realtime PCR, allelic discrimination, fragment analysis, and next generation sequencing (NGS). The successful candidate is committed to providing quality patient care and has the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment to ensure accurate and timely results.
Description:
As a Clinical Genetics Technologist (CGT) I, you will perform and interpret routine and complex testing for various genetic conditions using molecular and cytogenetic techniques according to established procedures. You will also participate in results entry into the laboratory information system (LIS), report generation, quality control, proficiency testing, lab safety procedures, literature review, test method evaluation, and document writing. Other duties include but are not limited to maintaining lab equipment and supplies, training students and fellows/residents, participating in accreditation activities, and pre-analytical testing processes including accessioning.
Classification: Clinical Genetics Tech I
Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Genetics and Genomics
Primary
Location:
Alberta Children's Hospital
Multi-Site: Multisite
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available:
10-SEP-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $40.91
Maximum Salary: $54.39
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Classification: Clinical Genetics Tech I
Union: HSAA FAC PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: Genetics and Genomics
Primary
Location:
Alberta Children's Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Multisite
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 31-AUG-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available:
10-SEP-2026
Hours per
Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 10
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $40.91
Maximum Salary: $54.39
Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of a Bachelor's degree plus advanced diploma in Clinical Genetics.
Active or eligible for registration with College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Alberta (CMLTA).
Additional
Required Qualifications:
Canadian Society of Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) certification in Clinical Genetics may be acceptable as an equivalent to an advanced diploma in Clinical Genetics.
Experience with human cytogenetic processing and analysis techniques including proper use of ISCN nomenclature and specialized computer imaging platforms for karyotyping and FISH analysis.
Experience with appropriate methodology and testing techniques applied in a molecular genetic laboratory, including but not limited to nucleic acid extraction, PCR, genotyping, sequencing as well as analytical software such as Gene Mapper, Sequence Analysis, and Seq Pilot.
Proven critical thinking, analytical, problem solving, planning, and decision making…
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