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: Child Health and Research Development (CHHD)
We are seeking a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual to join Dr. Nada Jabado’s research program in pediatric brain tumors. The research assistant will work on a project aiming to develop new liquid biopsy assays to be used to diagnose, stratify and follow cancer patients and patients with cancer predisposition syndromes. They will be directly supervised by the lab manager. They will be required to work as part of our team, while the liquid biopsy project will take up most of their time, they will be expected to periodically assist other staff and trainees with their experiments.
Primary lab duties will include extraction of DNA, RNA and/or protein from biofluids, designing and running liquid biopsy assays using droplet digital PCR and other approaches, and analyzing and interpreting results of those assays. In addition, the employee will participate in the coordination of patient samples, including their transfer from several clinical sites, entering information in our in-house sample database and sharing with collaborating research groups. Lastly, the employee will be in charge of creating, compiling and maintaining documentation related to the patient samples and experiments they will be conducting as well as assisting with the writing of manuscripts describing those experiments.
General Duties
- Perform laboratory experiments under the direction of the supervisor,
- Help design and plan liquid biopsy assays, write protocols, conduct the experiments ,
- Help manage patient sample database,
- Support other team members as needed,
- Present research results at team meetings,
- Help in the writing of manuscripts describing research results.
Standards of performance
Ability to work autonomously,
- Excellent organizational skills,
- Exhibits excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic environment,
- Demonstrates attention to detail and accuracy ,
- Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints,
- Takes initiative and is resourceful,
- Ability to multitask,
- Demonstrates teamwork abilities,
- Effective oral and written communication skills,
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patient sample information.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Life Sciences
Work Experience: 1 year minimum experience in a relevant setting, such as a research or a clinical lab
Required Skills
- This position requires an advanced knowledge of written French.
- An advanced 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.
- Candidates are required to submit a cover letter, COMBINED in 1 PDF with their CV.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
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Please attach your cover letter 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]
