Co-op Student

Job summary

The co-op student will provide genetic counselling and assessment services to patients within the Regional Cancer Program. Responsibilities include managing multiple tasks, following up on patient assessments, and maintaining high organizational standards.

Job details

The Cancer Genetics Clinic at the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre (JHCC) provides centralized genetic counselling and assessment services to patients across the Hamilton Niagara Haldimand Brant Region as part of the Regional Cancer Program. Excellent communication skills and confidence to communicate with patients. Excellent time management and prioritization skills with the ability to manage and follow-up on multiple tasks. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills. Interest in pursuing a career in human genetics. Completed or currently taking a course in genetics with a minimum grade of 75%25 Required documents: University of McMaster Co-op Work History, Cover Letter, Résumé, Grade Report

What you’ll do

The co-op student will provide genetic counselling and assessment services to patients within the Regional Cancer Program. Responsibilities include managing multiple tasks, following up on patient assessments, and maintaining high organizational standards.

Requirements

Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have completed a genetics course with a minimum grade of 75%. Excellent communication, time management, and prioritization skills are required, along with an interest in a career in human genetics.

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Detail-oriented · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Prioritization · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Communication
• Time management
• Prioritization
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Genetics
• Patient assessment
• Patient Communication
• Cancer Genetics
• Organizational Skills
• Time Management
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Science & Research
• Education
• Student
• Geneticist
• Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals
• Geneticists
• Biological Scientists, All Other