Department of Pharmacology and Therapeutics
Rady Faculty of Health Sciences
Position number: 38052
Date posted: July 16, 2026
Technician - Tech 3 (AESES)
New Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)
Work schedule:
35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm)
Salary:
$23.13 to $33.29 per hour ($42,096.60 to $60,587.80 per annum)
Expected Start Date
September 14, 2026
For more information please contact: Karen Donald - [email protected]
MINIMAL FORMAL EDUCATION REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's Degree in 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.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- This position is to support a project on directed evolution using new-generation CRISPR/Cas13 technologies to understand mechanisms of drug resistance in small cell lung cancer and T cell development. Thus, the following technical experience is a requirement for this position:
- Experience with CRISPR/Cas13 gene editing techniques.
- Experience with CRISPR interference (CRISPRi) gene knockdown techniques.
- Proficiency handling in vitro models of small cell lung cancer.
- Experience generating and handling lentiviruses.
- Proficiency using a Cytek Aurora Spectral Flow cytometer for multiplexed flow cytometry.
- Experience with molecular cloning.
- Experience with stem cell culture.
- Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as western blotting and qPCR.
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal are required.
- A satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.
OTHER JOB RELATED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with job-related software such as Word/WordPerfect, Excel, Access and PowerPoint.
- Ability to adapt techniques, to plan and carry out experiments and procedures under general direction
- Initiative and ability to master new and difficult techniques through further education or training.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team.
- Design and conduct experiments utilizing specialized cellular and molecular biology techniques, and analyse data with some general input from the supervisor.
- Operate/maintain specialized equipment used for cell culture, flow cytometry and western blotting.
- Perform literature searches, prepare figures and write summary data reports.
- May be required to perform related duties not exceeding skills and capabilities as required.
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 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.
