Medical Biochemist (MD) / Clinical Chemist (PhD)
About the role
Medical Biochemist (MD) / Clinical Chemist (PhD) (100-1598)
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics of Island Health, is seeking a Medical Biochemist or Clinical Chemist. This fulltime position is primarily based in Victoria, BC.
The Medical Biochemistry Laboratory Service in Island Health consists of a network of three major hospital-based laboratories, five community hospitals and smaller satellite facilities that together serve an island population of more than 750,000. The service is defined by “core labs” and supporting analytical procedures in the areas of special chemistry, endocrinology, immunology, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring services. The successful physician or clinical chemist will be team oriented and join 2.5 other Medical Biochemists and a 1.0 Clinical Chemist in providing diagnostic laboratory oversight and participate fully in the island-wide routine and special chemistry services, teaching rounds, committee work, administrative tasks and consultations to clinicians in all areas relating to diagnosis, management and therapeutic choices.
A demonstrated high level of expertise and recent experience in Medical Biochemistry with regard to medical and technical leadership in a regional model including quality assurance, utilization management and other stewardship activities are desirable. Experience in dynamic testing is an asset. A specific interest and expertise in clinical mass spectrometry would be most desirable. Other interest areas include data analytics and IT clinical decision support implementation.
Travel between sites to provide facility and physician in-services and staff support is expected. Participation in provincial Laboratory Agency committee and operation planning work is anticipated. Vancouver Island is home to the Island Medical Program, a satellite of the University of British Columbia and there will be an opportunity for faculty appointment, academic program delivery and clinical research for the appropriate candidate.
Candidates must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty certification in Medical Biochemistry or General Pathology and have full, unrestricted license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia or have a PhD degree and be certified (or eligible for certification) in Clinical Chemistry by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB) and/or American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC). This position is available immediately subject to availability of successful candidate.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Laboratory & Imaging Medicine
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information please contact: Dr. Michael X. Chen, Division Head Medical Biochemistry at michael.chen@islandhealth.ca
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest:
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full Time - Shifts are 0800-1600
Remuneration
Service Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC Biochemistry or General Pathology (or it's equivalent)
- Eligible Full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia
- Completed fellowship in clinical chemistry
Job Status
Full-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
Medical Biochemist (MD) / Clinical Chemist (PhD)
About the role
Medical Biochemist (MD) / Clinical Chemist (PhD) (100-1598)
The Department of Laboratory Medicine, Pathology and Medical Genetics of Island Health, is seeking a Medical Biochemist or Clinical Chemist. This fulltime position is primarily based in Victoria, BC.
The Medical Biochemistry Laboratory Service in Island Health consists of a network of three major hospital-based laboratories, five community hospitals and smaller satellite facilities that together serve an island population of more than 750,000. The service is defined by “core labs” and supporting analytical procedures in the areas of special chemistry, endocrinology, immunology, toxicology and therapeutic drug monitoring services. The successful physician or clinical chemist will be team oriented and join 2.5 other Medical Biochemists and a 1.0 Clinical Chemist in providing diagnostic laboratory oversight and participate fully in the island-wide routine and special chemistry services, teaching rounds, committee work, administrative tasks and consultations to clinicians in all areas relating to diagnosis, management and therapeutic choices.
A demonstrated high level of expertise and recent experience in Medical Biochemistry with regard to medical and technical leadership in a regional model including quality assurance, utilization management and other stewardship activities are desirable. Experience in dynamic testing is an asset. A specific interest and expertise in clinical mass spectrometry would be most desirable. Other interest areas include data analytics and IT clinical decision support implementation.
Travel between sites to provide facility and physician in-services and staff support is expected. Participation in provincial Laboratory Agency committee and operation planning work is anticipated. Vancouver Island is home to the Island Medical Program, a satellite of the University of British Columbia and there will be an opportunity for faculty appointment, academic program delivery and clinical research for the appropriate candidate.
Candidates must hold Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada specialty certification in Medical Biochemistry or General Pathology and have full, unrestricted license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia or have a PhD degree and be certified (or eligible for certification) in Clinical Chemistry by the Canadian Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB) and/or American Board of Clinical Chemistry (ABCC). This position is available immediately subject to availability of successful candidate.
Start Date
As soon as possible.
Community Information
Victoria, British Columbia’s scenic capital, is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island. Renowned for its breathtaking natural beauty and enviable quality of life, this is an ideal place to pursue your medical career and create the kind of lifestyle only dreamt about. Few areas in the world can match BC’s scope of outdoor activities, with Vancouver Island offering everything from skiing and snowboarding, to golf, and world-class fishing. With Victoria’s temperate climate, its rich heritage and vibrant cultural scene, it provides the very best of urban and rural living.
Job Types
Permanent Specialty
Department
Laboratory & Imaging Medicine
Facility/Site
Royal Jubilee Hospital and Victoria General Hospital
City
Victoria
Contact
For more information please contact: Dr. Michael X. Chen, Division Head Medical Biochemistry at michael.chen@islandhealth.ca
Interested candidates, please attach your CV and letter of interest:
Celina Callaghan, Medical Staff Recruiter, Island Health
Email: medstaffrecruitment@islandhealth.ca
Shift/Hours of Work
Full Time - Shifts are 0800-1600
Remuneration
Service Contract
Education, Training and Experience
- FRCPC Biochemistry or General Pathology (or it's equivalent)
- Eligible Full license with the College of Physicians and Surgeons British Columbia
- Completed fellowship in clinical chemistry
Job Status
Full-Time
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.