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Competition # 046-24-761145539

Posting End Date: February 19, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Work Location: McCharles

Department: Paul Albrechtsen Reasearch Institute- MacCharles

Union: Non-Union

Hiring Status: Term

Reason for Term: Other

Anticipated Start and End Date: March 11, 2024 – March 11, 2025 (may expire with two weeks' notice)

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.5

Annual Base Hours: 1950/

Salary: $25.370 /$26.420 /$27.560 /$28.710 /$29.880 /$31.130 /$32.380 /$33.680 /$35.020 /$36.420

Job Summary:

This is for a Research Technician 4 position in the recently established Research Genomics Platform at the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute, CancerCare Manitoba.

The individual will be responsible for contributing to day-to-day wet lab operations of the platform. Their duties will include communicating with users, receiving and organizing samples, preparing sequencing libraries for various applications (e.g. RNA-Seq, whole genome sequencing, etc.), performing QC and running next-generation sequencing instruments. They will also be responsible for maintaining inventory and ordering for the platform, maintaining equipment, billing of users, advertising/promoting the platform and other activities to support operations of the platform.

The successful candidate will be required to routinely interact with researchers at the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute and University of Manitoba and with other members of the Genomics Platform, including members of the Clinical Genomics lab and Bioinformatics Platform to ensure smooth operations and transfer of data. This individual must be highly motivated and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Experience with molecular biology techniques is required and experience with genomics or next-generation sequencing is an asset.

Qualifications:

Required:

Level of Formal Education & Experience

• Masters degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience.

-or-

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related study area, with a minimum of 5 years of directly-related experience.

An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience with job-related software such as Word, Excel PowerPoint, and statistical/analytical programs.
• Ability to adapt techniques, to plan and carry out experiments and procedures under general direction and to keep within budget and schedule guidelines.
• 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.
• Ability to train staff and students in techniques used in the workplace.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to oversee the work of others.
• Knowledge of WHMIS and hazardous materials, animal/human ethics protocols and regulations.

Physical Requirements

• Physically capable of performing the duties as assigned, which may include mobility and/or moderate to heavy lifting.

Other

• Some positions require incumbent to possess philosophy compatible with animal-based research.
• Ability to complete relevant courses and/or obtain relevant certifications (e.g., WHIMIS, Animal User Training, human/animal ethics)
• Must have satisfactory employment record
• Must be legally able to work in Canada

Preferred:

• Experience working with nucleic acids
• Experience with molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR)
• Experience with next-generation sequencing, including preparing sequencing libraries and operating next-generation sequencing equipment
• Ability to speak French

Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.

This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.

CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment. If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.