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Research Assistant or Associate (Research Institute) Jobs in Montreal, Quebec at RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Title: Research Assistant or Associate (Research Institute)
Company: RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc
Location: Montreal, Quebec
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 DescriptionRESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHCThe 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 SummaryThis job posting is for a Research Assistant or Associate at Dr. Donald Vinh’s Laboratory, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. The “Centre of Excellence for Genetic Research in Infection and Immunity” is focused on identifying and characterizing genetic immunodeficiencies that confer susceptibility to infectious diseases in humans, and more specifically on the identification of new causal genes and on understanding their pathophysiology using cell and molecular biology. This unique research is based on studies of actual patients evaluated in Dr. Vinh’s clinic.
General DutiesThe research assistant or associate MUST have experience with the following activities:
Isolate cells (PBMC, neutrophils) from human blood,
Capacity to establish cell lines,
Conduct cell culture experiments,
Experience with the following molecular biology techniques: cellular mRNA and protein isolation, PCR, cell stimulation experiments, cytokine measurements, gene expression (real-time PCR) analysis, Western blot, etc.
Participate in the day-to-day management of the laboratory, including ordering materials and reagents, support for the supervision of students, etc.
Perform flow cytometry, autonomous experience with flow cytometry is strongly desired,
Experience with transfection studies, DNA mutagenesis and vector construction is strongly desired.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master’s Degree
Other education considered an asset for this position: An academic background with a M.Sc. (for Research Assistant) or Ph.D. (for Research Associate) is a requirement.
Work Experience: The candidate should have a strong background with several years’ experience that includes experience with tissue culture, molecular biology, and genetic manipulation.
Required Skills
Attention to detail and accuracy
Good analytical and logic skills
Problem assessment and problem solving abilities
Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision
Additional information
Status:
Temporary, full time
Pay Scale:
Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift:
8:30am-4:30pm, Monday to Friday
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 bene…
