Lab Technician - Tech 4 (AESES)

UM Careers; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Manitoba is seeking a highly qualified research technician to support mitochondrial function testing and related biologic assays in a busy academic lab. You will coordinate projects, work independently and as part of a team, and apply diverse techniques.

The position is full-time, 35 hours/week, with a start date of October 15, 2026, and requires a Masters or related Bachelor’s with several years of lab experience.

Qualifications

• Masters or a related Bachelor’s with three years directly related experience.
• Minimum 3 years in an academic lab with related techniques.
• Experience with RITHIM, Oroboros, flow cytometry, and PBMC processing is preferred.
• Ability to learn new techniques and work with biospecimens safely.

Responsibilities

• Mitochondrial Function testing and biologic testing.
• Project coordination.
• May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Learning agility

MS Office

Lab safety

Protocol compliance

Attendance

Education

Master's degree in related study area

Bachelor's degree with 3 years related experience

Tools

BioRender

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Revised Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time: Yes

Permanent: Yes

Work schedule: 35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)

Salary: $26.20 to $37.62 per hour ($47,684.00 to $68,468.40 per annum)

Expected Start Date October 15, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact: Katie Poitras - [e-mail]

Qualifications

MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• Masters degree in a related study area.
  

OR

• Bachelors degree or completion of a Community College course in a related discipline with three years = directly-related experience.

EXPERIENCE:

• Prior experience (minimum 3 years) in an academic lab with related research techniques is required.
• Experience with RITHIM preferred.
• Experience with Oroboros preferred.
• Experience with mono nuclear blood processing preferred.
• Experience with PBMC separation into B and Non B cells.
• Experience with Seahorse − Experience with flow cytometry.
• Experience with ATAC.
• Experience with 10x single-cell library prep and Flex assay.
• Experience using BioRender for scientific illustrations and figures.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
• Ability and willingness to learn new techniques is required.
• Demonstrated ability in using computer software related to word processing (e.g. Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams, Excel) is required.
• Comfortable in a lab setting involving biological specimens and storage/shipping of dangerous goods is required.
• Experience with following protocols is required.
• Reasonable manual dexterity and eye site is required for the placement of continuous glucose monitors is required.
• A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

Key responsibilities

• Mitochondrial Function testing and biologic testing.
• Project coordination.
• 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.