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 # 333-26-761097216Posting End Date: October 5, 2026Work Location: 825 Sherbrook StDepartment: Research InstituteUnion: Non-UnionHiring Status: CasualReason for Term: Casual - Grant FundedAnticipated Start and End Date: ASAPFTE: 0 .0Anticipated Shift: D aysDaily Hours Worked: 7.50Annual Base Hours: 1950Keep 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 PlatformThe 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 chance to:Build deep technical expertise with flow cytometry and fluorescence-assisted cell sorting (FACS)Work semi-independently once techniques are mastered,



with room for initiativeTrain and mentor new staff and students in established laboratory methodsContribute meaningfully to active research programs supporting the broader scientific missionBe part of a collaborative lab where reliability and technical skill are truly valuedYour RoleAs a Research Technician 3, you will:Follow experimental designs established by scientists, graduate students, or senior techniciansOperate specialized equipment including flow cytometers, centrifuges, and FACS instrumentsPerform routine and specialized laboratory procedures under general supervisionConduct flow cytometry, immunophenotyping, and FACSCalibrate equipment, replace parts, and perform minor maintenance on laboratory instrumentsDevelop and refine protocols and standard operating proceduresPerform literature searches to support ongoing experimental workTrain and orient new employees and demonstrate techniques to studentsPrepare purchase orders and ensure laboratory supplies are adequately stockedWhat You BringEducation and ExperienceA Bachelor's degree in a related field with laboratory analysis experience- or -High school completion plus at least four years of directly related experienceAn equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredSkills & AbilitiesPractical experience with flow cytometryExperience with standard office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Experience with, or willingness to learn, statistical and analytical softwareAbility to learn, adapt, and master recent laboratory techniquesKnowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materialsFamiliarity with animal and/or human ethics protocols and regulationsCommitment to maintaining a safe,



compliant laboratory environmentWorking style and communicationStrong verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work independently after training and as part of a collaborative teamExperience training staff and students in laboratory techniquesSome positions may require oversight of others' workOther requirementsPhysically capable of performing assigned duties, including mobility and moderate to heavy liftingWillingness to complete required certifications and training (e.G., WHMIS)A satisfactory employment recordLegal eligibility to work in CanadaAssets That Set You ApartExperience with FACS and sample preparationPrevious experience at CancerCare ManitobaAbility to speak FrenchWhat We OfferA hands-on technical role in an active research environmentOpportunities to build and refine specialized laboratory skillsA supportive team that values precision, reliability, and mentorshipExposure to a wide variety of laboratory techniques and biological samplesIf 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] thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.

📌 Research Technician Iii (Winnipeg)
🏢 Winnipeg Regional Health Authority
📍 Winnipeg