Biological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Manitoba is seeking a Biological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES) in Winnipeg. This full-time, grant-funded position offers a 35-hour workweek with a pay rate of CAD 23.13 to 33.29 per hour and a start date in late November 2026.

Responsibilities include cell culture, imaging, RNA extraction, qPCR and Western blotting, along with rigorous record-keeping and data analysis using Fiji, Excel and GraphPad Prism. WHMIS and Biosafety certification are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in health science, cell biology, biochemistry or related field with lab analysis experience.
• Alternative: college certificate with related experience; or high school with extensive relevant work.
• WHMIS and Biosafety certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform cell culture including transfections/transductions.
• Image cells/tissue with light confocal microscopes and analyze data.
• RNA extraction, qPCR and Western blotting.
• Record keeping and SOP/equipment maintenance.
• Data analysis using Fiji, Excel, GraphPad Prism; present findings.
• Train new lab personnel and participate in lab meetings.
• Maintain lab cleanliness and reagent inventory.

Skills

Mouse husbandry

Microscopy

RNA extraction

qPCR

Western blotting

Record keeping

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in health science

Community college certificate

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

EPIC

Concur

Agarose gel electrophoresis

pH meter

Centrifuges

Confocal microscopy

Job description

Department of Human Anatomy and Cell Science

Rady Faculty of Health Sciences

Position number: 35988

Date posted: October 27, 2026

Job details

Biological Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)

Existing Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

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

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

Expected Start Date November 16, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Jacki Armstrong - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's Degree in health science, cell biology, biochemistry 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:

• Experience with mouse husbandry and related common techniques is required. Experience with mouse tissue isolation techniques for ultrastructure volume microscopy is required.
• Experience with basic use of microscopes, predominantly fluorescence confocal microscopes, is required.
• Experience with different cell and tissue preservation techniques for immunofluorescence is required.
• Knowledge of developmental signaling pathways is required.
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment, including balances, PCR machines, pH meter, agarose gel electrophoresis, and centrifuges is required.
• Experience safely handling laboratory reagents and chemicals is required.
• Certification in WHMIS and Biosafety is required.
• Experience in biochemistry and molecular assays (RNA extraction, qPCR and Western Blotting) is preferred.
• Experience maintaining laboratory protocols, antibody and enzyme databases, MSDS sheets are preferred.
• Experience using EPIC and Concur is preferred.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to rapidly adapt to changing project priorities is required.
• Must be able to perform the research methods and use the appropriate equipment required for this job is required.
• Willingness to master new techniques following training is required.
• Previous experience in a research laboratory with molecular and cellular techniques is required.
• Ability to innovate new techniques and approaches for experimental questions is required.
• Ability to relate well to students and staff is required.
• Must be exceptionally well organized and keeping proper records is required.
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task critical are required.
• Expecting to show initiative and sound judgement in planning and organization while working independently is required.
• Expected to have excellent time management skills are required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

Research:

• Perform cell culture work, including transfections and transductions.
• Imaging cells and tissue using light microscopes and analyzing the data generated.
• Performs RNA extraction, qPCR and western blotting.
• Record keeping, maintenance of standard operating procedures and maintenance of equipment.
• Data analysis and representations using software like Fiji, Photoshop, Excel, GraphPad Prism, etc.
• Training of new lab personnel on specific experimental protocols established in the lab, and general lab etiquette.
• Take part in lab meetings (by discussion/presentation) and review of relevant primary/review literature to build and maintain knowledge of current field of research.
• Assist with general laboratory cleanliness, organization, and maintenance of reagents/antibodies/equipment.

Laboratory Administration:

• Ensure laboratory reagents and consumables remained stocked, ordering reagents and supplies when required.
• Maintains up-to-date filing System on current protocols, manuals, catalogues, ordering expenses and literature.
• Coordinate equipment service with vendors.
• 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).

If you require accommodation supports during the recruitment process, please contact [e-mail] or 204-474-7195. 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.