Technician 2 - Research

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority in Winnipeg, Manitoba, is seeking a term, in-person Research Lab Assistant for a 1.0 FTE position. The anticipated start is 11/01/2026 with an end date of 10/28/2027, typically working days, 7.50 hours per day.

The role requires a Grade XII university entrance plus a degree or diploma in sciences and at least two years of experience in a research laboratory, with proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, Word, PowerPoint and internet tools.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a research laboratory.
• Grade XII university entrance required, plus: Degree/diploma in sciences and six (6) months related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered by the Employer.

Skills

Spreadsheet tools

Ability to work under pressure

Independent worker

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Attention to detail

No allergies to chemicals/animals

Education

Grade XII university entrance

Degree/diploma in sciences

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Database tools

Job description

Job Stream: Non-Clinical

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 11/01/2026 - 10/28/2027

Reason for Term: Other Leave

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary is commensurate with education and qualifications.

Grow your career in the Winnipeg Health Region! Our team provides a spectrum of health care services through an integrated network of sites, services and organizations. We’re united by a shared commitment to excellent and equitable health care.

Experience

• Two (2) years’ experience working in a research laboratory.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Grade XII University entrance required, plus:
• Degree/diploma in sciences and six (6) months related experience.

Note: An equivalent combination of education and experience, as deemed recognized by the Employer, may be considered in lieu of the above.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in the use of spreadsheet, database, word processing, PowerPoint and internet software applications.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interact well with others.
• Ability to retain information which is of a confidential nature.
• Mature and professional manner.
• Strict attention to detail.
• No known allergies to detergents, chemicals or animals.

St. Boniface Hospital is committed to empowering a workforce that welcomes and celebrates diversity by fostering culturally safe places for all employees. We strive to celebrate our diverse workforce and the outstanding work we do every day.

This term position may end earlier as outlined in your employee handbook.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.