Geneticist - Medical Specialist

Job summary

Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples, prepare research papers for publication and presentation, and study diseases and their effects. Supervise laboratory activities and provide consultation to other physicians, overseeing a team of 16–20 people.

Job details

Overview Languages English Education Degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry or equivalent experience Experience 5 years or more On site Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely. Work setting Willing to relocate Urban area Relocation costs covered by employer Responsibilities Tasks Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples and specimens Prepare research papers for publication and presentation Study the nature, cause and development of diseases and the structural and functional changes caused by diseases Supervise laboratory activities Act as consultants to other physicians Supervision 16-20 people Additional information Security and safety Criminal record check Work conditions and physical capabilities Fast-paced environment Work under pressure Tight deadlines Physically demanding Attention to detail Hand-eye co-ordination Combination of sitting, standing, walking Standing for extended periods Walking Bending, crouching, kneeling Ability to distinguish between colours Manual dexterity Repetitive tasks Large workload Personal suitability Accurate Client focus Dependability Efficient interpersonal skills Excellent oral communication Excellent written communication Flexibility Initiative Interpersonal awareness Judgement Organized Reliability Team player Values and ethics Creativity Benefits Health benefits Health care plan

What you’ll do

Conduct microscopic and chemical analyses of laboratory samples, prepare research papers for publication and presentation, and study diseases and their effects. Supervise laboratory activities and provide consultation to other physicians, overseeing a team of 16–20 people.

Requirements

Requires a degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, or optometry, or equivalent experience, and at least five years of experience. The role is on-site in an urban area, requires willingness to relocate, and includes a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Manual dexterity · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Teamwork · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Microscopic Analysis
• Chemical Analysis
• Laboratory Sample Analysis
• Research Writing
• Disease Pathology
• Laboratory Supervision
• Medical Consultation
• Attention to Detail
• Hand-Eye Coordination
• Manual Dexterity
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Judgment
• Organization
• Teamwork
• Dependability

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Management & Leadership

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