Research Assistant (Research Institute)

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Job Number:
J0524-0629
Job Title:
Research Assistant (Research Institute)
Organisation:
Research Institute of the MUHC
Work Location:
SITE GLEN
Job Category:
Research and teaching
Job Type:
Temporary full time
Salary:
$48,503.00 - $90,090.00 /Year
Shift:
Day
Open Positions:
1



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 Garzia lab investigates the molecular basis of metastasis and therapy resistance in pediatric solid cancers such as sarcomas and brain cancers. The lab uses genomics on patient samples followed by in vivo functional genomics models, our goal is to prevent or cure metastasis in these cancer types.

ROLE:

• Lead and participate in research projects,
• Reviews and evaluates research findings,
• analyze results, prepares reports and manuscripts,
• Laboratory management: the candidate will be in charge of product/equipment ordering as well as for the good organization and maintenance of the laboratory,
• Assist members of the laboratory with their research projects,
• Provide training to new recruits,
• Oversee good day-to-day practices in the laboratory,
• Meet and report regularly to the PI.

General Duties

• Maintenance of tissue biobank following lab’s SOPs.
• In vitro and in vivo molecular biology experiments to support current projects: mouse and human tumor tissue preparation for flow-cytometry, imaging, WB, and advanced NGS (snRNAseq, ChIP-Seq).
• Data analysis skills are considered advantageous.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en



Education / Experience

• Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Molecular biology, biochemistry, medicine, cell biology.
• Work Experience: 0-6 months

Required Skills

• Excellent French and English, spoken and written,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: $48,503.00 to $90,090.00. Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 5:30pm
Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie


Why work with us?

• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
•Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!


https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

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, research.talent@muhc.mcgill.ca