Research Assistant - CHHD (Research Institute)

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

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual with an interest in biology and clinical application of male germline stem cells and modulation of blood-testis barrier. Our research aims at isolation and in vitro amplification of male germ line stem cells as well as at improving efficiency of stem cell migration through epithelia after transplantation using our patented molecules. Some perspectives of our research can be found in:

• Song et al. (2024) Sci Rep 14 :2299
• Rajachandran et al. (2024) Cell Rep 42 :112737
• Gamero-Estevez et al. (2024) US Patent, https://patents.google.com/patent/US12077565B2/en?q=(ryan%2c+nagano%2c+gamero)&oq=ryan%2c+nagano%2c+gamero
  
  

General Duties

• Participate and/or manage laboratory projects and experiments,
• Optimize, troubleshoot and adapt methodologies,
• Strong communication skills and team-work ability,
• Contribute to publications,
• Participate in training of new lab members.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Biology, Medicine

Work Experience

• Expertise in molecular biology techniques, such as western blotting and immunoprecipitation,
• Expertise in cell culture and immunostaining and analyses,
• Experience or knowledge in antibody-based flow cytometry.
  
  

Required Skills

• Proficiency or experience in R,
• Excellent organizational skills,
• Punctuality,
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
  
  

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35 hours/week)

Pay Scale: $40,000 to $60,000/year Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

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, [email protected]