Lab Technician, Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute

Lab Technician

The Arnie Charbonneau Cancer Institute in the Cumming School of Medicine invites applications for a Lab Technician. This Full-time Fixed Term position is for approximately 1 year (based on length of grant funding), with the possibility of extension. This position reports to the Principal Investigator.

• Establish and maintain mammalian tissue cultures
• Support myeloma co-culture systems, including T cell engagement and cytotoxicity assays
• Process primary samples (e.g., PBMC isolation)
• Assist with profiling immune‑tumor interactions and cytokine readouts through flow cytometry and ELISA assays

• Perform DNA/RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, PCR/qPCR
• Conduct Western blotting, protein expression analyses, and ELISA assays
• Prepare primary tumor samples for sequencing or molecular profiling
• Cloning and producing lentiviral vectors, cell line transductions
• Prepare reagents, buffers, and maintain molecular inventories

• Prepare single‑cell suspensions for multicolor flow cytometry
• Operate flow cytometry instruments (training available)
• Assist with fluorescence or confocal imaging

• Mouse handling, monitoring, basic procedures, and maintaining animal‑use records
• Bone marrow and spleen harvests
• Tissues processing for flow cytometry and microscopy

• Help establish and maintain a well‑organized new research lab
• Order and maintain lab stocks/reagents/equipment (including communicating with vendors and supply chain management when necessary)
• Maintain equipment functionality and monitor shared facility bookings
• Maintain SOPs, safety documentation, and sample records

• Work closely with the postdoctoral research fellows and graduate students on complex experiments
• Train junior students in the operation of equipment, laboratory techniques and laboratory protocols
• Contribute to a respectful, collaborative lab culture
• Establish and maintain effective, productive relationships with staff, peers, immediate supervisor and senior management and with the campus community

• Master's degree (minimum) in immunology, cancer biology, or molecular biology
• Minimum 2 years of experience in an immunology focused research lab
• Strong mammalian cell culture skills under sterile conditions
• Experience with PCR, Western blotting, ELISA, and flow cytometry
• Experience with cloning and producing lentiviral vectors for cell line transduction
• Willingness to work with mouse models (training provided)
• Must be open to learning and development, and be willing to accept new challenges and assignments
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication, written and organizational skills, and accurate record keeping
• Knowledge of theory and practical application of technical procedures
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
• WHIMIS certification

June 17, 2026

As an equitable and inclusive employer, the University of Calgary recognizes that a diverse staff/faculty benefits and enriches the work, learning and research experiences of the entire campus and greater community. We are committed to removing barriers that have been historically encountered by some people in our society. We strive to recruit individuals who will further enhance our diversity and will support their academic and professional success while they are here.

In particular, we encourage members of the designated groups (women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, members of visible/racialized minorities, and diverse sexual orientation and gender identities) to apply. To ensure a fair and equitable assessment, we offer accommodation at any stage during the recruitment process to applicants with disabilities. Questions regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion at UCalgary can be sent to the Office of Institutional Commitments and requests for accommodations can be sent to People & Culture.