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Public Health Technologist Parasitology
Parasitology
Vancouver, BC
The Technologist, Parasitology performs reference-level morphological identification of intestinal parasites, blood and tissue parasites, and ectoparasites that are of medical importance to humans. Parasitic culture, molecular testing, testing of clinical and environmental samples and other related tests will be performed in the Program and all technologists are expected to support this reference function. Participation in surveillance programs (West Nile virus, Lyme disease and outbreak monitoring) are carried out in this Program, with support required from all technologists. The evaluation, verification of results, preparation of related reports and participation in all External Quality Assessment Programs are required.
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