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Research Assistant

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Montreal, Quebec, Canada RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc Full time

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Job Description
RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal, Quebec, the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position Summary
The DERIVE (DEvelopmental Research on Interactions between Variants and the Environment) research program is looking for a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team. DERIVE is an interdisciplinary research program investigating how genetic variants and environmental exposures shape the developmental origins of disease. This role involves supporting cell culture and animal experiments by preparing reagents and performing a range of molecular, cell biology and histological techniques.

General Duties

  • Maintain and culture mammalian cell lines and iPSCs,
  • Generate CRISPR/Cas9-edited iPSC lines,
  • Perform tissue sectioning, histological and immunofluorescence staining, microscopy (brightfield, epifluorescence and confocal), qPCR, and related experimental techniques as required,
  • Perform mouse husbandry-related procedures, including breeding and timed matings, colony maintenance, euthanasia, and dissections,
  • Optimize, troubleshoot and refine experimental protocols as needed,
  • Accurately document experimental results, analyse data and interpret findings,
  • Compile data and present experimental updates to the team,
  • Prepare stock solutions and aliquots,
  • Oversee the inventory of lab reagents and place lab orders as required,
  • Clean and maintain lab equipment,
  • Dispose of chemical waste in accordance with institutional safety guidelines,
  • Support general laboratory operations and administrative tasks as needed.

Website of the organization

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Work Experience: Minimum of one year working in a research laboratory.

Required Skills

  • Proficiency in cell culture, histology, immunofluorescence and microscopy,
  • Experience working with animal models and tissue dissection,
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English,
  • Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
  • Excellent organisational skills, including meticulous experiment record-keeping,
  • Effective planning, prioritisation and time-management skills,
  • Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and optimise experimental protocols,
  • Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), GraphPad Prism, and ImageJ.
  • Experience conducting bioinformatic analyses in a command-line environment such as R would be an asset.
  • Flexibility to work varied hours as required, including weekends.

Additional information

Status:
Temporary, part-time position with the possibility of increased hours up to Full-Time.

Pay Scale:
Commensurate with education and experience. $27.32-$50.74/h

Work Shift:
Variable schedule

Work Site:
GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

  • To be considered, applications must include a cover letter and CV*** ***Please attach cover letter with your resume in one document. ***

Why work with us?

  • 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
  • Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
  • Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
  • RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
  • 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.

To learn more about our benefits, please visit

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
Equal Opportunity Employment Program

The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity, diversity and inclusion within its community. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates who self-identify as members of racialized groups/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons. We also welcome candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may confidentially contact,