Clinical Genetics Technologist - Cytogenetics
Job in
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Listed on 2026-10-18
Listing for:
Alberta Precision Labs
Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-10-18
Job specializations:
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Healthcare
Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Medical Science
Job Description & How to Apply Below
** This position is eligible for relocation assistance with a return for service agreement
** As a genetic technologist, your discerning eye, analytical mind, and critical thinking skills help doctors, patients, and families get the information they need identify, treat, and make decisions about genetic diseases or disorders.
Alberta Precision Laboratories (APL) is currently seeking a Genetics Technologist I to join the Genetics and Genomics team at the University of Alberta Hospital (UAH). As the Genetics Technologist I, you will provide technical expertise and perform both routine and specialized work processing patient samples for chromosome analysis in the Edmonton Clinical Cytogenetics Laboratory. In this role, you will execute specific diagnostic procedures including preparation and culturing of peripheral bloods, amniotic fluids, chorionic villus specimens, bone marrow aspirates and solid tissues.
Possessing previous experience and specialized skills in molecular cytogenetic techniques such as fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), you will be responsible for casework involving chromosome and microscope FISH analysis, interpretation, and digitally capturing these images, making the final preparation and annotation of karyograms, including complex Cancer Cytogenetic cases.
A top-rated teaching and learning hospital and national leader for health sciences, research, and innovation, UAH provides exceptional care to some of the most complex, critically ill patients in Canada. Located in the City of Edmonton, you can enjoy outstanding urban amenities, shopping, and professional sports teams, as well as the largest urban parkland in north America.
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 & Genomics
Primary
Location:
U of A Hospital
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.80
Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available:
10-DEC-2026
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 8
Days Off: As Per Rotation
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 & Genomics
Primary
Location:
U of A Hospital
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 0.80
Posting End Date: 30-NOV-2026
Employee Class: Regular Part Time
Date Available:
10-DEC-2026
Hours per
Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 2
Shifts per cycle: 8
Shift Pattern: Days, Weekends
Days Off: As Per Rotation
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:
Successful completion of the Genetics Technology Graduate Diploma Program through the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences (Toronto, Ontario) OR the Clinical…
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