Jobs

BRAIN CODE, the bioinformatics team at Dr. Kevin Petrecca’s Lab, the Neuro – McGill University, is recruiting Bioinformatics Research Assistant, Associate and Analysts. We are applying state-of-the-art technologies, including our single cell spatial transcriptomics platform, to our highly valuable and unique human brain datasets, to uncover fundamental biological mechanisms that govern brain cancer initiation, development and evolution, as well as the biology of human brain. We offer a competitive salary, in line with McGill’s salary range, and based on your skills and experience.

The Pan-Canadian Genome Library (PCGL) is a CIHR-funded 15M$ initiative designed to establish a collaborative framework for the management and sharing of human genomic data. Hosted and managed through CGEn’s three nodes at McGill University, SickKids and BC Cancer’s Genome Sciences Centre, the PCGL project aims to establish a ground-breaking platform that will unify Canada’s human genome sequencing efforts and set out a federated data management system that leverages international standards and respects limitations on the jurisdictional and cultural movement of human genetic data.

As the host of Bioinformatics.ca who is the lead of PCGL’s training working group, the Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is seeking a Bioinformatics Training Lead to be responsible for development and delivery of a genomics and bioinformatics training program for PCGL involved groups and members across Canada. The role involves developing relationships with healthcare providers, researchers, and trainees from diverse communities to evaluate their skill gaps in understanding and using human genomic data for research and health benefit. The role will collaborate closely with the Bioinformatics.ca team to co-develop training programs in fundamental concepts like data management and ethical considerations when working with genomic data, as well as work independently to develop training programs specific to PCGL needs. The goal  of PCGL training is to generate a workforce capacity in genomics.

This position is temporary, full-time for two (2) years with the possibility of renewal.

The Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine (DPLM) at SickKids is a leading, world-class facility working towards reducing the impact of childhood illness by providing diagnostic information that allows for early selection of best treatment options. DPLM is a valuable and integral part of the SickKids team, generating original research and providing timely, specialized diagnostic services for health care providers in Canada and around the world. The department comprises of five divisions: Clinical Biochemistry, Genome Diagnostics, Haematopathology, Microbiology, and Pathology. All DPLM laboratories are accredited by Accreditation Canada Diagnostics. 

The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto is looking for a talented and motivated Bioinformatician to work in the field of clinical molecular diagnostics. The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team employing state-of-the-art sequencing technologies and advanced analysis methods to better diagnose and treat genetic and infectious diseases.  

The group is situated in the Department of Paediatric Laboratory Medicine and works collaboratively between the Division of Genome Diagnostics and the Division of Microbiology 

The Division of Microbiology at SickKids has been engaged in clinical SARS-CoV-2 viral sequencing and fungal sequencing and continues to develop and deploy new tests into routine clinical practice to support epidemiology for hospital acquired infections, clinical outbreak response, and clinical metagenomic sequencing for rapid diagnosis.  

Genome Diagnostics is the largest CLIA certified laboratory in Canada and is working on a number of clinical initiatives, whose aims include translation of new sequencing technologies into diagnostic testing for human disease and building databases and data sharing capacity to better interpret genomic variation for clinical use.