Supervisor, Operations of Clinical Genetics and HLA Laboratories

Union: Non-Union
Number of vacancies: 1
Site: Toronto General Hospital
Department: Laboratory Medicine Program, Clinical Genetics and HLA Laboratories
Reports to: Senior Manager, Clinical Genetics and HLA Laboratories
Work Model: On-Site
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shifts: Weekdays, Monday - Friday
Status: Permanent Full Time
Closing Date: December 31, 2025

Position Summary
This role holds primary responsibility for the daily operation of the laboratory, including planning, organizing and coordinating the shift activities within the laboratory.

Duties

• Maintains responsibility for the direct supervision of assigned laboratory personnel, ensuring compliance with collective agreement provisions, legislative requirements and professional initiatives in all facets of laboratory operations
• Coordinates the delivery of professional development programs, and develops and maintains an authoritative knowledge of trends and level of competence in area of responsibility
• Assists in the development, implementation and maintenance of policies and procedures of the Clinical Laboratory, in consultation with the Laboratory Manager, Medical Director, or designate and ensures adherence to Hospital policies and procedures within the laboratory
• Ensures staff compliance with quality requirements and standards
• Participates in the preparation and monitoring of the operational and capital budget in conjunction with the Laboratory Manager; assists with preparation of the capital budget in consultation with the Medical Director and Laboratory Manager
• Maintains responsibility for laboratory equipment and products, ensuring that all laboratory equipment is properly validated and maintained

• Current registration with the College of Medical Laboratory Technologists of Ontario (CMLTO) with a Cytogenetics/Molecular Genetics specialization, required
• Bachelor's degree in Science or Business or Health Administration (or a recognized equivalent) required, a Master's degree, is an asset
• Minimum four years practical and related experience in a clinical genetics and/or HLA laboratory setting, required
• Two (2) years supervisory (formal or informal) experience in a laboratory setting required
• Experience with Epic Beaker and with other laboratory information systems (i.e. Clarity LIMS, Histotrack) is an asset
• Experience validating, performing and troubleshooting current clinical genetics and/or clinical HLA testing methodologies and related equipment, required
• Experience developing effective workflows and aligning staff to workload is an asset
• Ability to develop and deliver educational programs and training sessions, preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory requirement and standards for clinical genetics and/or HLA laboratories, preferred
• Strong project management skills including planning, execution and monitoring of projects along with a proven track record to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines preferred 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively liaise with clients and stakeholders 
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a rapidly evolving landscape

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.