Research Technician III – Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Title of the Job: Research Technician III

Location: Winnipeg, MB

Job Description: CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if you’re seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees’ well-being and professional development.Competition # 371-24-761041502Posting End Date: October 18, 2024City: WinnipegWork Location: MacCharlesDepartment: Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute CancerCare ManitobaUnion: Non-UnionHiring Status: TermReason for Term: OtherAnticipated Start and End Date: January 06, 2025 – January 06, 2026 (may expire with two weeks notice)FTE: 1.0Anticipated Shift: DaysDaily Hours Worked: 7.50Annual Base Hours: 1950Salary: $22.730 /$23.740 /$24.740 /$25.750 /$26.820 /$27.970 /$29.090 /$30.260 /$31.470 /$32.720Job Summary:The successful applicant will join the Michaels laboratory at the Paul Albrechsten Research Institute and contribute to the lab’s mission of developing safe, effective and accessible cellular therapies for cancer and immune disease. The Research Technician 3 is expected to become an integral member of a fast-paced and highly collaborative research team.General supervision is provided by a scientist, postgraduate researcher, or more senior technician. Positions at this level provide skilled technical services or assistance. This includes performance of a wide variety of laboratory tasks, including primary cell culture, advanced techniques in molecular biology, complex imaging and protein and immune-assays. Incumbents operate and maintain moderately complex equipment or operate specialized equipment in carrying out work related to the research being conducted.After receiving general instructions on experimental design and objectives, incumbents are expected to organize, plan and schedule their work to obtain the required information or complete the required tasks on time and/or meet specific milestones. Incumbents are required to learn new procedures, adapt regular procedures, assist in specialized routines and research relevant subject material as directed by their supervisor.Technical training, guidance and orientation of employees at the same or lower levels is a responsibility of this position. This also includes training of undergraduate and graduate students.Incumbents are expected to perform any duties performed by Research Technician 1s and 2s as required to support the activities of the unit.Qualifications:Required:Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Masters degree in a related discipline.

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• Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area, with a minimum of 3 years of directly-related experience.

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• High school completion with job-related options with a minimum of 7 years of directly-related experience.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.Skills and Abilities

• Experience with job-related software such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, and statistical/analytical programs.
• Ability to adapt techniques, to plan and carry out experiments and procedures under general direction and to keep within budget and schedule guidelines.
• Ability to master new and difficult techniques through further education or training.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to train staff and students in techniques used in the workplace.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials, animal/human ethics protocols and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.

Other

• Some positions require incumbent to possess philosophy compatible with animal-based research.
• Ability to complete relevant courses and/or obtain relevant certifications (e.g., WHIMIS, Animal User Training, human/animal ethics)
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience with high-throughput sequencing assays such as amplicon sequencing, RNA-seq and ChIP-seq
• Mammalian cell culture; aseptic culture, cryopreservation and characterization of cells such as suspension and adherent cell lines, primary immune cells and stem cells
• Familiarity with flow cytometry
• Experience with nucleic acid extraction
• Expertise in primer design and PCR
• Experience with agarose gel electrophoresis
• Experience and/or enthusiasm for working with animals
• Strong publication record
• Experience with tumour models and killing assays
• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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