Pathologist (Advanced Diagnostics)

Osler’s advanced diagnostics program provides immunohistochemistry, and next generation sequencing, among other modalities to support diagnostic and clinical services It also provides biomarker support to a growing catchment within Ontario. The program draws professional support from MD-trained pathologists, integrating biomarker testing with diagnostic work.

The advanced diagnostics program has close ties with Osler’s Research Institute for Health Innovation, where the successful applicant will have ample opportunity to participate in or lead their own research. The advanced diagnostics program is also accredited with the European Masters of Molecular Pathology and is currently providing fellowship training for AP/GP residents in molecular pathology.

Osler is among the first hospitals in Canada to provide plasma-based next-generation sequencing (liquid biopsy) to support cancer care and management of patients with solid tumors. Participation in this program is expected of the successful applicant. Osler’s advanced diagnostics program closely supports a regionally renowned cancer program, including one of the top recruiting clinical trials programs in the country.

The Department of Laboratory Medicine is seeking one full-time pathologist to join the Advanced Diagnostics program based at Brampton Civic Hospital. The successful candidate will join a hybrid staffing model within advanced diagnostics and anatomic pathology, working in collaboration with subspecialists across pathology disciplines.

The Laboratory Medicine program at Osler is a collaborative, multidisciplinary team comprising anatomic pathologists, hematopathologists, medical microbiologists and clinical biochemists. The successful applicant will be cross-functional in advanced diagnostics and anatomic pathology.

This role will focus on expanding Osler’s advanced molecular diagnostics program, with particular emphasis biomarker testing, liquid biopsy, next-generation sequencing, immunohistochemistry, digital pathology and diagnostic histomorphology. Remuneration will be in accordance with the Uniform Minimum Level of Compensation for Pathologists in Ontario.