Department of Chemistry

Faculty of Science

Position number: 36282

Date posted: October 13, 2026

Job details

Bacteriological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES) Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full time:

Yes

Permanent

Yes

Work schedule

35 hours per week

Salary

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

Expected Start Date

November 2, 2026

Trial/Probation period

840 hours worked For more information please contact: Tyler Williams - [email protected] ((phone hidden))

Qualifications

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

- Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or biochemistry required.

EXPERIENCE:

- Experience in a microbiology laboratory or any other laboratory working with biological supplies required.
- Experience in handling of bacterial, mammalian cells or fungal cultures is required.
- Experience with voltametric techniques is required.
- Experience with bioelectrochemistry or biosensing is an asset.
- Experience in scanning electrochemical microscopy applied to biological systems an asset.
- An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

- Must have sterile working techniques.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite is required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal skills is required.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- Must have strong time management skills.
- Must have demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in relation to work schedules.
- Ability to deal in a mature and respectful manner with numerous faculty members, students,



and other staff in the performance of duties required.
- Ability to handle a variety of situations simultaneously and ability to work well under pressure is required.
- Proficiency in using Origin Lab, Corel Draw is an asset.
- Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

- Carry out bacterial genetics, microbiology, and biomedical research experiments as required.
- Carry out Biological experiments including cell culture, viability testing, Western Blots, PCR, gel electrophoresis as required.
- Carry out Bioelectrochemistry experiments, including voltametric measurements, amperometry, scanning electrochemical microscopy, and scanning photoelectrochemical microscopy of living cells as required.
- Maintain laboratory equipment by setting up apparatuses and performing calibration/standardization as required, organize and maintain strain stocks.
- Perform daily general supervision of laboratory, and act as first point of contact for all members of the laboratory regarding questions and concerns.
- Routinely act as training resource for students within the laboratory.




- Routinely obtain knowledge and ensure compliance of safely policies applicable to the workplace.
- Arrange for service or provide minor maintenance to laboratory equipment such as, centrifuges, balances, pH meters, tissue culture incubators, water filtration system when required.
- Analyze data and prepare reports or report templates in accordance with funding agencies.
- Maintain biosafety records and laboratory database on a daily/monthly/yearly basis.
- Perform other related duties as assigned or 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). If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [email protected] or (phone hidden). Please note this contact information is for accommodation reasons only.

Application materials, including letters of reference, will be handled in accordance with the protection of privacy provisions of "The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act" (Manitoba). Please note that curriculum vitae will be provided to participating members of the search process.

📌 Bacteriological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES) (Winnipeg)
🏢 University of Manitoba
📍 Winnipeg