Lead, Development & Validation, LM Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Lab Management Allocations
Surrey, BC
In accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of PHSA, safety, including both patient and employee safety, is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at PHSA. As such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
The Lead, Development & Validation is an applied scientist with experience in method development and validation of new methodologies and instrumentation who works as part of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at BC Children’s and BC Women’s Hospitals that provides complex clinical laboratory testing for providers, patients and families across British Columbia. The Lead, Development & Validation has matrix reporting to the Medical Division Heads for functional/technical direction and administratively to the Operations Director or designate and works work with colleagues across Laboratory Divisions to advance clinical and academic activities. The position provides leadership in the technical development and validation of new and cutting edge assays, the improvement or troubleshooting of existing assays, statistical analysis investigating method performance, validation or troubleshooting of instrumentation, and collaborates on laboratory method development priorities. Creates reports for management decision-making on new methodologies, technology and instrumentation with potential impact to quality, budget, and staff including automation; researches, designs and carries out scientific studies; and problem solves complex laboratory analytical challenges and makes recommendations. The Lead designs and leads testing validation activities; provides leadership on quality assurance on all testing, executes designs and approved plans; consults and works closely with laboratory physicians and PhD scientists, including Medical Division Heads; keeps operational leadership informed of progress; and provides technical direction to Technical Coordinators (medical lab technologists) regarding validation activities.
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What you bring
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What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.
Job Type: Regular, Full-Time
Salary Range: $88,990 - $127,923 /year. The starting salary for this position would be determined with consideration of the successful candidate’s relevant education and experience, and would be in alignment with the provincial compensation reference plan. Salary will be prorated accordingly for part time roles.
Location: 13750 96 Ave, Surrey, BC V3V 1Z2
Closing date: Applications accepted until position is filled
Hours of Work: Days Monday to Friday
Requisition # 174751E
What we do
The Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA) plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.
Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services
PHSA is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the B.C. Human Rights Code.
One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at indigenous.employment@phsa.ca.
Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.
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