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CancerCare Manitoba is a provincial agency which provides clinical and academic services and leadership for cancer control and the treatment of blood disorders.
Our shared vision of a world free of cancer drives every member of our team. CancerCare Manitoba is the perfect place to thrive if youre seeking a fulfilling career in an organization that is committed to its employees well-being and professional development.
Competition #
Posting End Date:Open Until Filled
City:Winnipeg
Work Location:MacCharles
Department:Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute
Union:Non-Union
Hiring Status:Term
Reason for Term: Grant Funded
Anticipated Start and End Date:ASAP October 2 2026
FTE: 1.0
Anticipated Shift:days
Daily Hours Worked:8
Annual Base Hours:2080
Annual Salary:$50000-$70000
Lead Next-Generation Sequencing Innovation at the CancerCare Manitoba Bioinformatics Core
Are you a wet lab scientist with a passion for genomics and new sequencing technologies Were hiring a Research Associate to take a leadership role as manager in the PromethION-based sequencing facility of the Bioinformatics Core Platform at the Paul Albrechtsen Research Institute at CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB). You will be reporting and be part of the team of the director of the Core Dr. Athan Zovoilis and you will support multi-institutional genomics projectsincluding but not limited to the nationally funded PrairieGen initiativeand help shape the future of R&D in high-throughput sequencing and DNA/RNA modification profiling.
About the CCMB Bioinformatics Core
Located at the interface of research and clinical genomics the CCMB Bioinformatics Core supports a wide range of omics-driven studies across cancer aging neurobiology epitranscriptomics and more. We operate Manitobas most advanced wet-dry genomics platform combining in-house sequencing (Oxford Nanopore PromethION Illumina) with dedicated high-performance computing infrastructure and AI-powered analysis pipelines.
The core is embedded in national and provincial initiatives such as PrairieGen the PanCanadian Genome Library (PCGL) the Canadian Epitranscriptomics Network (CAN-EPITRAN) Marathon of Hope Cancer Centres Network and BioNet while also supporting local clinical academic and translational research partners.
Why Join Us
This is a rare opportunity to:
- Manage the cores PromethION sequencing platform
- Expand your expertise in advanced wet lab genomics (DNA/RNA modifications short/long DNA/ RNA sequencing multi-omics integration and clinical research applications)
- Participate in cutting-edge method development and R&D for nanopore-based direct DNA and RNA sequencing working closely with data scientists clinicians and national collaborators
- Contribute to a genomics environment producing hundreds of terabytes of sequencing data annually for some of Canadas largest research programs
- Grow with the core and play a central role in its scientific leadership innovation strategy and mentorship network
This position is ideal for an ambitious and collaborative scientist at their first steps ready to take ownership of lab operations while continuing to evolve their technical and research skills in a fast-moving field.
Your Role
As the Lab Manager for the CCMB Bioinformatics Cores PromethION sequencing facility and associated Lab you will:
- Oversee and perform daily lab operations including sample processing library preparation and sequencing runs using PromethION and Illumina systems
- Optimize and implement wet lab protocols for short and long RNAs with a focus on emerging approaches in epitranscriptomics and transcriptome dynamics
- Lead R&D efforts to adapt and validate novel methods (e.g. detection of RNA modifications in vitro validation of basecalling accuracy)
- Train and supervise junior staff develop SOPs and ensure quality control and biosafety standards
- Coordinate sample intake and processing for multiple projects across diverse research themes
- Collaborate with bioinformaticians to align experimental outputs with downstream computational analysis
- Support external investigators through experimental consultation reporting and knowledge sharing
What You Bring
- MSc or PhD in molecular biology genomics biochemistry or a related life science discipline
(Candidates without an MSc/PhD but significant experience in NGS workflows are also encouraged to apply) - 1 years of relevant wet lab experience including RNA/DNA extraction qPCR library preparation and sequencing QC
- Experience operating Illumina and/or Oxford Nanopore sequencing platforms (e.g. MinION GridION or PromethION) would be considered an asset
- Knowledge of genome biology and enthusiasm for emerging areas like epigenomics and epitranscriptomics
- Strong troubleshooting experimental optimization and protocol development skills
- Excellent organizational and communication skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse research team
What We Offer
- A leadership position in Manitobas flagship multi-omics sequencing core
- Access to high-throughput infrastructure and a rapidly growing national research network
- Opportunities to author/co-author scientific publications develop new techniques and support investigator-driven discovery
- An inclusive collaborative team of researchers clinicians and data scientists committed to training and mentorship
- A dynamic environment that supports professional growth and innovation in genomics
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.
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Employment Type
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