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 # 333-26-761097216
Posting End Date: October 5, 2026
Work Location: 825 Sherbrook St
Department: Research Institute
Union: Non-Union
Hiring Status: Casual
Reason for Term: Casual - Grant Funded
Anticipated Start and End Date: ASAP
FTE: 0 .0
Anticipated Shift: D ays
Daily Hours Worked: 7.50
Annual Base Hours: 1950
Keep the Science Flowing: Join Our Research Team as a Research Technician 3.
Do you thrive behind the scenes making complex experiments run like clockwork? We’re looking for a skilled and reliable Research Technician 3 to support cutting-edge research through hands-on lab work, technical expertise, and a strong commitment to research excellence. Working under the guidance of a scientist and senior technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping experiments moving and data flowing.
About the Flow Cytometry Platform The platform boasts a Cytek Aurora, BD FACSMelody, NovoCyte, and our newest instrument, Cytek Aurora CS. The technician will be doing a wide variety of flow cytometry and fluorescence-based techniques using these instruments. Collaboration, consistency, and curiosity are key to supporting the scientific goals of the platform.
Why Join Us? This role offers the prospect to:
Build deep technical expertise with flow cytometry and fluorescence-assisted cell sorting (FACS)
Work semi-independently once techniques are mastered, with room for initiative
Train and mentor new staff and students in established laboratory methods
Contribute meaningfully to active research programs supporting the broader scientific mission




Be part of a collaborative lab where reliability and technical skill are truly valued
Your Role As a Research Technician 3, you will:
Follow experimental designs established by scientists, graduate students, or senior technicians
Operate specialized equipment including flow cytometers, centrifuges, and FACS instruments
Perform routine and specialized laboratory procedures under general supervision
Conduct flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, and FACSCalibrate equipment, replace parts, and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instruments
Develop and refine protocols and standard operating procedures
Perform literature searches to support ongoing experimental work
Train and orient new employees and demonstrate techniques to students
Prepare purchase orders and ensure laboratory supplies are adequately stocked
What You Bring Education and Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with laboratory analysis experience
- or -
High school completion plus at least four years of directly related experience
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
Skills & Abilities
Practical experience with flow cytometry
Experience with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Experience with, or willingness to learn, statistical and analytical software
Ability to learn, adapt, and master new laboratory techniques
Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials
Familiarity with animal and/or human ethics protocols and regulations
Commitment to maintaining a safe, compliant laboratory environment
Working style and communication




Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently after training and as part of a collaborative team
Experience training staff and students in laboratory techniques
Some positions may require oversight of others’ work
Other requirements
Physically capable of performing assigned duties, including mobility and moderate to heavy lifting
Willingness to complete required certifications and training (e.g., WHMIS)
A satisfactory employment record
Legal eligibility to work in Canada
Assets That Set You Apart
Experience with FACS and sample preparation
Previous experience at CancerCare Manitoba
Ability to speak French
What We Offer A hands-on technical role in an active research environment
Opportunities to build and refine specialized laboratory skills
A supportive team that values precision, reliability, and mentorship
Exposure to a wide variety of laboratory techniques and biological samples
If you enjoy precision, take pride in well-run experiments, and like being the person others rely on to keep the lab moving, this role may be a perfect fit.
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.
This information is available in alternative formats on request. Please contact [email protected]
We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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