Research Technician II
About The Position
CancerCare Manitoba is seeking a Research Technician to support the Manitoba Ovarian Cancer Biobank Program (MOBP), which is part of the Manitoba Tumour Bank (MTB). This role is crucial for isolating, culturing, maintaining, and distributing epithelial ovarian cancer patient samples (solid tumour and ascites) to approved researchers. The position involves contributing to patient-sample based cancer research while ensuring accurate records, high-quality cell culture practices, and well-maintained laboratory facilities. The MOBP operates within the MTB at CancerCare Manitoba, supporting ovarian cancer research by collecting, processing, storing, and distributing patient-donated biospecimens to MTB-approved investigators. The MTB provides high-quality biospecimens, rigorous documentation of patient consent, and well-maintained laboratory and cell culture facilities for translational and basic cancer research.
Requirements
- High school completion.
- Experience with human cell culture, including thawing, passaging, maintenance, and cryopreservation of cells (essential).
- Experience maintaining up-to-date laboratory records.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel.
- Skills and abilities consistent with the experience described.
- Ability to follow protocols and written or verbal instructions.
- Strong data organization and record-keeping skills.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Physically capable of performing assigned duties, including mobility and transporting biological samples.
- Ability to complete required training and certifications as required by CancerCare Manitoba.
- Must have satisfactory employment record
- Must be legally able to work in Canada.
Nice To Haves
- Experience maintaining cell culture-related laboratory equipment is an asset.
Responsibilities
- Collect samples from the Women’s Hospital and transport samples to the Pathology Processing Laboratory in the Thorlakson Building and/or the Manitoba Tumour Bank at CancerCare Manitoba.
- Isolate, culture, propagate/pass cells, store, and thaw samples (e.g., cells) donated from epithelial ovarian cancer patients (solid tumour and ascites).
- Cryopreserve isolated samples according to established protocols.
- Thaw cells and provide living samples to MTB-approved investigators to support research goals.
- Maintain up-to-date records of donated samples, including confirmation of patient consent for research use.
- Maintain laboratory records related to sample collection, processing, and storage.
- Provide sample information to MOBP Principal Investigators, approved researchers, and trainees upon request.
- Monitor and maintain essential cell culture-related laboratory equipment.
- Cooperate with other MTB staff to maintain shared MTB laboratory and biobank space.
- Provide updates or presentations to research groups as requested.
- Attend and participate in group and laboratory meetings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
