Research Assistant (Research Institute)

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l’échelle internationale pour l’excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement. Le CUSM a pour objectif d’assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

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
This job posting is for a research assistant at Dr. Donald Vinh’s laboratory, Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre. The “Centre of Excellence for Genetic Research in Infection and Immunity” is focused on identifying and characterizing genetic immunodeficiencies that confer susceptibility to infectious diseases in humans, and more specifically on the identification of new causal genes and on understanding their pathophysiology using cell and molecular biology. This unique research is based on studies of actual patients evaluated in Dr. Vinh’s clinic.

General Duties
The research assistant MUST have experience with the following activities:
• Isolate cells (PBMC, neutrophils) from human blood,
• Capacity to establish cell lines,
• Conduct cell culture experiments,
• Experience with the following molecular biology techniques: cellular mRNA and protein isolation, PCR, cell stimulation experiments, cytokine measurements, gene expression (real-time PCR) analysis, Western blot, etc,
• Participate in the day-to-day management of the laboratory, including ordering materials and reagents, support for the supervision of students, etc,
• Work effectively autonomously,

Experience with any or all of the following is strongly desired:
• Perform flow cytometry, autonomous experience with flow cytometry is strongly desired,
• Experience with transfection studies, DNA mutagenesis and vector construction,
• Experiments on mice,

The candidate should have a strong background with several years of experience that includes experience with tissue culture, molecular biology, and genetic manipulation. An academic background with a M.Sc. will be seen as strength.

Status: Temporary, Full-time (35 hours/week), 12 months (potential for renewal)
Pay Scale: $26 – 48.29/hour, depending on experience (based on salary scale of the RI-MUHC)
Work Shift: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Mondays to Fridays
Work Site: Research Institute - McGill University Health Centre (Glen site)

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To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

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]