Medical Laboratory Technologist jobs in Manitoba

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, biology, or biochemistry required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a microbiology laboratory or any other laboratory working with biological supplies required.
• Experience in handling of bacterial, mammalian cells or fungal cultures is required.
• Experience with voltametric techniques is required.
• Experience with bioelectrochemistry or biosensing is an asset.
• Experience in scanning electrochemical microscopy applied to biological systems an asset.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must have sterile working techniques.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Suite is required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, along with interpersonal skills is required.
• Strong attention to detail is required.
• Must have strong time management skills.
• Must have demonstrated flexibility and adaptability in relation to work schedules.
• Ability to deal in a mature and respectful manner with numerous faculty members, students, and other staff in the performance of duties required.
• Ability to handle a variety of situations simultaneously and ability to work well under pressure is required.
• Proficiency in using Origin Lab, Corel Draw is an asset.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality, is required.

• Carry out bacterial genetics, microbiology, and biomedical research experiments as required.
• Carry out Biological experiments including cell culture, viability testing, Western Blots, PCR, gel electrophoresis as required.
• Carry out Bioelectrochemistry experiments, including voltametric measurements, amperometry, scanning electrochemical microscopy, and scanning photoelectrochemical microscopy of living cells as required.
• Maintain laboratory equipment by setting up apparatuses and performing calibration/standardization as required, organize and maintain strain stocks.
• Perform daily general supervision of laboratory, and act as first point of contact for all members of the laboratory regarding questions and concerns.
• Routinely act as training resource for students within the laboratory.
• Routinely obtain knowledge and ensure compliance of safely policies applicable to the workplace.
• Arrange for service or provide minor maintenance to laboratory equipment such as, centrifuges, balances, pH meters, tissue culture incubators, water filtration system when required.
• Analyze data and prepare reports or report templates in accordance with funding agencies.
• Maintain biosafety records and laboratory database on a daily/monthly/yearly basis.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or required.