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: RESP
We wish to recruit a Research Assistant to join the lab of Dr. Elizabeth Fixman to manage projects and perform experiments aligned with a CIHR-funded project entitled: “Sex-specific mechanisms by which environmental triggers promote durable changes to the lung to exacerbate type 2 innate and adaptive immunity.” Incumbent will use preclinical models complemented by studies examining primary cells from humans with a focus on group 2 innate lymphoid cells. Murine models use respiratory syncytical virus, so biosafety level 2 training is required. The incumbent will manage the lab on a daily basis and train incoming students. Incumbent will perform experiments, both in vivo and in vitro, perform data analysis and participate in manuscript writing.
General Duties
- Design and perform experiments in mice and using human leukocytes,
- Design flow cytometry panels and perform flow cytometry analysis,
- Support student trainees in the lab,
- Ensure ethics protocols are up to date,
- Order supplies for the lab.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Immunology/Allergy
Work Experience: Experience in flow cytometry and animal handling is an important asset.
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- 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. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, part-time: 28 hours per workweek
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Other or part-time
Other: Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 3:30pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.
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Why work with us?
- 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
- Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
- Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
- RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
- 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
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]
