Laboratory Assistant jobs in Oakbank, MB

NOTE: Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program in order to be hired for this position. The Work-Study Student Application form is available online here: Work Study Program | Awards | The University of Winnipeg: https://www.uwinnipeg.ca/awards/work-study-program.html

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Work-Study Project Title: Lake Fieldwork Preparation
Competition Number: WS35.26
Date Posted: November 12, 2026
Department: Biology
Researcher: Dr. Anas Usoof
Position Vacancies: 1
Salary: $17.22 - $20.10 per hour plus 6% vacation pay

Research Assistants are normally students, in a University of Winnipeg undergraduate program, employed to assist with tasks related to research. Work is performed within defined guidelines and under supervision of a more senior researcher or faculty member.

Position Overview:

The Research Assistant will help prepare for a lake field research project focused on improving walleye fry stocking practices in Manitoba. The project will involve sampling Manitoba lakes to better understand environmental and biological factors that influence the success of stocked walleye fry. The Work-Study student will primarily assist with planning and preparation needed before field sampling begins in the spring.

Duties:

• The Research Assistant will assist with preparations for lake field sampling.
• Tasks will include helping identify and organize information on potential sampling sites; identifying equipment, supplies, and materials required for field and laboratory work; assisting with obtaining price information and purchasing supplies; and organizing field equipment and sampling materials.
• The student will also help develop field and laboratory procedures, safety protocols, equipment checklists, sample labels, and data-recording sheets.
• Additional duties may include testing and preparing field equipment, organizing laboratory and field supplies, and helping ensure that equipment and materials are ready before sampling begins.

Qualifications

• The student should have a background in Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field and an interest in freshwater ecology, fisheries, or field research.
• Previous field or laboratory experience is helpful but not required, as training will be provided.
• The student should be organized, reliable, attentive to detail, and comfortable working independently as well as part of a research team.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel is expected.

Condition(s) of Employment:

• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Students must be approved for the 2026-27 Work-Study program. Students may be eligible for the Work-Study Program if they meet all of the following criteria:
  • Currently an undergraduate or graduate* student (PACE students are currently ineligible);
  • Enrolled full-time for the current Fall/Winter session (i.e., at least 18 credit hours or 12 credit hours if registered with Accessibility Services);
  • Completed at least 24 credit hours at an undergraduate level at the University (or equivalent);
  • Have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0;
  • Have demonstrated financial need (shortage between your expenses and resources)**; and
  • A Canadian citizen, permanent resident, protected person or an international student with a valid study permit.
• Graduate students in a joint program may only be eligible if currently registered at UW or whose thesis advisor is a UW Faculty member.

**Zero on all resources fields is deemed an incomplete application. As a full-time student, you are expected to have some form of funding source.

The period of work will be from ASAP - March 31, 2027 and the estimated total hours of work will be 48 hours.

Note: This position is represented by the Public Service Alliance of Canada - Research Capacity Unit.

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