Research Assistant

This position is situated in the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering.

Position Summary:
Mahshid Lab in the Department of Bioengineering at McGill University is pioneering new generation of portable, automated nanosurface fluidic devices for translational applications in point-of-care diagnostics. With support of CIHR, the lab is developing a rapid molecular testing device for COVID-19 diagnosis in congregate settings. In close collaboration with hospital settings in Montreal (MUHC and Jewish Hospital), the lab employs state-of-the-art micro/nanofabrication, analytical techniques such as electrochemistry and optical microscopy and wet-lab protocols to develop and validate the testing devices.    

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performing research and development to support projects in collaboration with academic and industrial partners in the area of electrochemical biosensors and nanosensors development
• Performing design and fabrication of fluidic devices and prototypes in the clean room facilities
• Assisting with the wet-lab protocols including cell culture, sample preparation and characterization
• Assisting with the installation of research new equipment, training others in its use and helping develop new applications.
• Reporting (progress and final) to academic partners
• Writing manuscripts and assisting in preparing grant applications

Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering. Hands-on experience in electroanalytical techniques . Expertise in design and fabrication of micro/nanofluidic devices . Hands on experience in cleanroom, micro/nanofabrication and biomedical instrumentation. Proficiency in writing manuscripts for high-impact journals. Skilled with simulation, layout/CAD (COMSOL, Solidworks etc), MatLab and Image analysis. Expertise in wet-lab protocols, bio-surface treatment, cell culture, PCR and fluorescent staining.  Highly motivated with excellent team-work and self-management skills.  

How to Apply:

Current McGill employees must apply via internal postings. These are accessed using the ‘Find Jobs’ report in Workday.

Applicants who are not current McGill employees must apply via external postings. The website will direct you to create a Workday account. Please note, you must use a personal email address when creating this account. Do not use @mail.mcgill.ca or @mcgill.ca email addresses.

Please refer to the job aid:  Applying at McGill Guide for External Candidates

Hourly Salary:

$28.44

Hours per Week:

35 (Full time)

Location:

McConnell Eng. Bldg.

Supervisor:

Assistant Professor

Position Start Date:

09/15/2021

Position End Date:

09/15/2022

Deadline to Apply:

09/11/2021

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .