Research Assistant III – Department of Biology

Brandon University; Brandon; Sur place; CAD 25 000 - 36 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Brandon University invites applications for a Lab Manager in the Biology Department. The position is a Research Assistant III with 10–16 hours per week and a wage of $22.01 per hour.

Start date is November 10, 2026, or as negotiated, with end date October 29, 2027. Applicants should be MSc students or senior BSc(Hons) students pursuing theses in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology or Biochemistry, with at least two years of hands-on lab experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• MSc student or senior BSc(Hons) pursuing thesis in molecular/cell biology or biochemistry.
• At least 2 years hands-on lab experience in research/academic settings.
• Experience with instrumentation and cell/molecular biology assays is favored.
• Strong communication and collaborative skills.

Responsabilités

• Maintain capital instruments (microscopes, live imaging, plate readers, bioanalyzer, PCR, nucleofector, ultra-low freezers).
• Maintain essential lab equipment (incubators, centrifuges, cell counter, biosafety cabinet, pH meters, micropipettes).
• Keep software/services updated; troubleshoot equipment and software; provide tech support.
• Monitor project budget and assist with purchases; train students and researchers on equipment.

Connaissances

Laboratory experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting

Formation

MSc student / BSc(Hons) student

Outils

Microscopes

PCR machines

Bioanalyzer

Plate readers

Nucleofector

Description du poste

Research Assistant III – Department of Biology

Applications are to be received by: 4:30 p.m. on November 9, 2026.

Classification: Research Assistant III
Employee Group: PSAC
Job Title: Lab Manager
Department: Biology
Wage or Salary: $22.01/hr
Number of Hours to Work: 10-16 hrs per week
Start Date: November 10, 2026 or as negotiated
Number of Positions available: 1
End Date of Employment: until October 29, 2027
Course title and number (if applicable): NA
Date Issued: October 30, 2026

Qualifications/Experience:

A MSc student or senior BSc (Hons) student, pursuing thesis in Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry or a related scientific discipline.

• -Minimum of 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in a research, academic, or biotech/pharma setting.
• -Some experience of advanced troubleshooting for both complex instrumentation and cell and molecular biology assays/techniques.
• -Strong communication skills.
• -Strong interpersonal skills to foster a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• -Advanced knowledge of cell and molecular biology instruments and laboratory automation would be a plus.

Key Duties:

Lab Manager

• Maintenance of capital instruments (microscopes, live imaging systems, plate readers, bioanalyzer, PCR machines, nucleofector, ultra-low-temperature freezers).
• – Maintenance of essential lab equipment (incubators, centrifuges, cell counter, biological safety cabinet, pH meters, micropipettes, aspirators).
• – Keep software and equipment services up to date.
• – Troubleshoot equipment and software; provide tech support as needed.
• – Monitor project budget and make approved purchases on request.
• – Train and assist students and researchers with equipment use.

Brandon University is committed to equity, welcomes diversity, and hires on the basis of merit. All qualified individuals who may contribute to the diversification of the University, especially women, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, racialized persons, and persons of all sexual orientations and genders are encouraged to apply. Canadian citizens and permanent residents are given priority. Evidence of citizenship must be provided.

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment. This starts with the hiring process. If you require an accommodation during any phase of the evaluation process, please advise HR at [e-mail]. All information received related to an accommodation is kept confidential. To ensure this employment opportunity is accessible to all interested individuals, this posting is available in an alternate format upon request.

Human Resources
Room 337, Clark Hall
270 - 18th Street
Brandon, Manitoba
R7A 6A9