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 Program
Research project: Trained immunity against fungal infections. Reporting to the Principal Investigator, the Research Associate will execute experiments using different types of biological assays, analyze, and present experimental data. The incumbent will also work with animals and potentially hazardous substances, while maintaining equipment and disposing of biological/hazardous wastes as required by environmental health and safety and applicable guidelines. The incumbent will ensure the proper maintenance of lab equipment and perform preventative maintenance as required. The incumbent will also manage the laboratory on a daily basis and train students in the required techniques, if necessary.
General Duties
- Work with the principal investigators to design and conduct projects focused on the implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve surgical outcomes in routine clinical practice,
- Liaise with external collaborators,
- Engage in administrative duties related to projects,
- Assist with reports, manuscripts, and grant applications.
Website of the organization
https://rimuhc.ca/en
Education / Experience
Education: Master's Degree
Field of Study: Immunology
Work Experience: 0-6 months
Required Skills
- Knowledge of French is required.
- An intermediate knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular contact, as well as processing specific information, 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.
- Excellent communication, organization and interpersonal skills,
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with several people on a variety of projects,
- Knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
Additional information
Status: Temporary, part-time: 25 hours
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Other or part-time
Other: Monday to Friday
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]
