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Internal Medicine, Max Rady College of Medicine

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 36156

Date posted: April 17, 2026

Job details

Research Survey Assistant - Tech 3 (AESES)

Existing Project Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Yes

No

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

$23.13 to $33.29 per hour ($42,096.60 to $60,587.80 per annum)

Appointment Dates

May 8, 2026 to May 8, 2027

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Katie Poitras - ***email_hidden***

QualificationsMINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING

- Bachelor's Degree in medical science or a related study area, including laboratory analysis techniques

OR

- Completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with one years = directly-related experience

OR

- High school completion with job-related options with a minimum of four years = directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE

- Prior experience (minimum 1 year preferred) in an academic lab with related research techniques is required
- Murine or other rodent experience is required, but specific of the Collagen-Induced Arthritis model and other experimental methodology can be taught.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Experience with immunology related laboratory technique such as cell culture, PBMC isolation, ELISA, flow cytometry real time PCR, immunofluorescence microscopy is required.
- Experience with murine models is required.
- Experience with statistical programs such as Graphpad Prism and computing programs such as Endnote, Word/Word Perfect, Excel, and Power Point is required.
- Ability to adapt techniques, to plan and carry out experiments and procedures under general direction and to keep within budget and schedule guidelines is requried.
- Initiative and ability to master current and difficult techniques through further education or training is required.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team is required.




- Ability to train staff and students in complex techniques used in the workplace is required.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. Prior involvement in writing manuscripts related to immunology and autoimmune diseases is required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilitiesEXPERIMENTAL

- Performs routine lab assays with human plasma/serum, blood cells, cell lines and murine models.

MAINTENANCE

- Operates/maintains lab equipment including centrifuges, biosafety cabinets.

COMMUNICATION

- Reads literature, data analysis, make graphs, powerpoint presentations.

CLEANING

- Helps with organization, functioning of lab including basic lab cleanup and help with inventory, autoclaving, ordering of lab consumables/equipment.

SUPERVISION

- Assists supervisor with training scientific techniques to students.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Additional information

The University of Manitoba is committed to the principles of equity, diversity & inclusion and to promoting opportunities in hiring, promotion and tenure (where applicable) for systemically marginalized groups who have been excluded from full participation at the University and the larger community including Indigenous Peoples, women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities and those who identify as 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, questioning, intersex, asexual and other diverse sexual identities).

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📌 Research Survey Assistant - Tech 3 (Winnipeg)
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