Job Type

Limited Term (>12 months)

Close Date

01/15/2026

Employee Group

Pos Doc (Union&NonUnion)

Favorite Job

Department

Pathology

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Contract Duration

24.4 Months

Existing Vacancy

Hours per Week

35

Target Number of Openings

1

Job Code

000913

Job Description

Job Title: Post Doctorate Fellow – Clinical Biochemistry

Location: Various – all teaching hospitals in Hamilton

Job Type: Limited Term

Employee Group: Post Doc

Department: Pathology & Molecular Medicine

Eligibility requirements:

• PhD degree within the last 5 years in a field relevant to clinical biochemistry
• Canadian citizen or a permanent resident of Canada

Contract Duration: 1 Year

Hours per Week: 35

Job ID: Regular/Temporary
Close Date: January 15, 2026

Post-doctoral training program in Clinical Biochemistry

Duration: One year of a two-year training program. The contract will be renewed for the second year following satisfactory performance in the first year.

Start date: July 1, 2026

Salary Range:****$40,833–$62,424.36annually (variable), and a $1,500 education fund.

Applications are invited for a specialized post-doctoral fellowship position which provides training towards certification as a Clinical Biochemist. The Department of Pathology and Molecular Medicine at McMaster University is one of eight sites in Canada accredited by the Academy of Clinical Biochemistry (CACB) to provide this type of training. https://cscc-sccc.ca/academy/training/

Upon successful completion of this training, fellows are eligible to apply for the certification exam. Certification is the prerequisite to become a fellow of the CACB.

This full-time training program combines mentor-led and self-directed learning to deliver training to encompass the requirements of the CACB syllabus. The program is delivered across all hospital sites in Hamilton, Ontario with supervision by clinical and medical biochemists. For more information please go to: https://pathologymolecularmedicine.healthsci.mcmaster.ca/education/laboratory-medicine-clinical-postgraduate-training-programs/fellowship-programs/clinical-biochemistry/

The field of Clinical Biochemistry centers on the biochemical analysis of molecules in body fluids, particularly blood and urine, for the purpose of clinical care. This requires an understanding of physiology, analytical chemistry, and disease for screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment. Clinical biochemists work as part of the health care team to ensure chemistry biomarker tests are appropriately offered including selection, development, evaluation, quality control, quality assessment, interpretation, as well as teaching.

Clinical biochemists primarily work in hospital and community laboratories but may also apply their skills in diagnostic and pharmaceutical companies. Most also have University appointments which provide the opportunity for teaching and research.

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

Please include the following documents which will constitute your application package:

• A letter of interest highlighting relevant experience, knowledge, and skills pertaining to the field of clinical biochemistry.
• Curriculum Vitae.
• Official transcripts (must include completion of PhD).
• Three Reference Letters (this must be submitted to pmmcb@mcmaster.ca prior to interview)

NOTE: Proof of Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status will be required if selected for this Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care fellowship.

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This position is located in a host hospital or other healthcare site that has an active vaccination mandate in place. Successful applicants will need to comply with these and any other health and safety measures necessary as part of their appointment.

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