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Medical Technologist Jobs in Montreal, Quebec, Canada at RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Title: Medical Technologist
Company: RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!
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
Department / Research Program: Uro-Onco / Cancer Research Program
The project is entitled: Tracing specific circulating tumour (ct) DNA and implementation in prostate cancer patients. The incumbent will be working under the direction of the principal investigator et will be under the responsability of research associates involved in the overall research program and blood assays to perform. The work will imply several experimental steps to learn about, optimize, and then to repeat on plama from prostate cancer patients à diverse steps of their disease.
General Duties
- Collect and fractionate blood,
- Isolate the circulating free DNA from plasma,
- Develop and optimize digital PCR tests for altered genes identified in patients with advanced prostate cancer, alone or in combination (multiplexing),
- Analyze results and report them in Tables or Figures, as applicable.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Diplome of College Studies (DEC)
Field of Study: Medical Biology with teaching molecular aspects and practice in the lab.
Other education considered an asset for this position: Bachelor ou Master in Molecular Biology
Work Experience: Knowledge of and experience in diverse methods to analyze patients’ samples, including by PCR.
Professional Membership: ☒ Yes: If applicable for medical technologists drawing blood.
Required Skills
- Advanced knowledge of oral French is required.
- An intermediate knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English.
- Ability to process patients’ samples and to work in biobanking.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: $45,518.20 – $84,484.40. Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***
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, [email protected]
