Job Description

CancerCare Manitoba, located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders. We invite applications for the position of:

Research Assistant

Manitoba Tumour Bank - MacCharles

Temporary, Part-time (0.5 EFT) - 3-Year Term

Two Positions Available

Competition #359-22-764066681

#360-22-764066681

Job Summary:

Research Assistant in the Manitoba Tumour Bank, Manitoba Institute of Cell Biology, ON6025: Processing and storing biological specimens for The Manitoba Tomorrow Project (MTP), and maintaining inventory databases on biological specimens; assisting in the day-to-day operations of the Manitoba Tumour Bank (e.g. collecting, receiving, processing and registering/ documenting biological specimens, ordering supplies, receiving and documenting work-orders, assist in laboratory maintenance, SOP revisions, maintenance of liquid nitrogen tanks, etc.), as needed; providing project assistance along with the MTP team on a variety of tasks (maintaining accurate records of participant data, obtaining physical measurements from participants, handling incoming and outgoing participant correspondence), as needed. Working evenings and Saturdays will be required.

Qualifications:

Required:

• A university education in Science, Kinesiology, Medical Sciences or a related field to at least the BSc/ BKin level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrable experience in cell culture and processing blood and human tissue samples and/or histology
• Excellent analytical, interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Strong time management skills, attention to detail, ability to multi-task, flexibility, initiative and decision-making skills
• Ability to work independently and able to follow detailed protocols, with minimal supervision
• Ability to safeguard confidentiality
• Flexibility in work hours; working in the evenings and Saturdays will be required

Asset:

• Project management experience
• Experience in a research-related setting
• Experience with data collection and database management
• Certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) as a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)

Salary: Non-Union (compensation based on qualifications)

Closing Date: November 10, 2022

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.