Biological Technician - Tech ; AESES

Revised Regular Continuing Full-Time (Grant Funded)

Full-time:
Yes

Permanent:
Yes

Work schedule:

35 Hours/week (Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)

Salary: $26.20 to $37.62 per hour ($47,684.00 to $68,468.40 per annum)

Expected Start Date October 13, 2026

840 hours worked

For more information please contact:
Pam Gauthier -

MINIMUM FORMAL EDUCATION/TRAINING:

• MSc degree in a related study area

or

• BSc degree in Food Science or related area, with a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 1 year lab experience with experience in wheat quality testing, chemical testing and writing reports is required.
• Experience working with/training students is required.
• Experience in analysing complex datasets using statistical tools such as SAS, SPSS or Origin and interpreting findings is required.
• An acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Experience with job-related software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.
• Understanding and ability to calibrate, maintain, trouble shoot and operate lab equipment is required.
• Ability to train students is required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) are required.
• Ability to function independently with minimal supervision is required.
• Self motivation and problem solving skills are required.
• Time management skills are required.
• Satisfactory work record, including satisfactory attendance and punctuality are required.

Operation and maintenance of specialized equipment used for wheat quality testing

• Operate specialized equipment to conduct wheat quality testing on various samples,
• Run the testing program for wheat samples developed in the UManitoba wheat breeding program
• Develop technical reports related to quality testing data
• Organize the Grain Chemistry and Processing Quality testing laboratory which houses the wheat quality testing equipment
• Sets-up, maintains, calibrates and troubleshoots various analytical instruments in the lab (wheat quality testing equipment and analytical equipment)
• Develop and optimize methods for quality analysis for specialized samples as well as material not characterized previously
• Repairs or initiates repairs of equipment as required ensuring minimal down time
• Advanced statistical analysis of complex datasets using software such as SAS, SPSS or Origin
• Verifies results generated by students and assists in research as needed
• Assists students with reporting results, writing and submissions to the PI on a regular basis
• Develop written research reports and other relevant reports
• Communicates with researchers/students to clearly identify their research needs
• Identifying lab needs and overall management of the lab

Training of students

• Train students and visiting scholars on wheat quality testing methods and other analytical methods used in the lab

Ensuring a clean and safe work environment

• Assist in training students and visiting scholars on waste handling and disposal of hazardous materials according to UM Policy
• Keep current with updated safety procedures and pass information on to staff/faculty/students
• Perform other duties as assigned

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