Laboratory Assistant (Research Institute)

IR-CUSM | Institut de recherche du CUSM | #ircusm; Montreal; On-site; CAD 29,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned research institute in Montreal is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for temporary, full-time support in the Cancer Research Program. Responsibilities include managing laboratory glassware and maintaining a clean work environment. The position requires a high school education and 2 years of relevant experience. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a 35-hour workweek.

Benefits

4-week vacation plus additional

12 paid personal days

Training and professional development opportunities

Corporate Discounts

Child Care Centres

Employee Assistance Program

Flex work options

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required for the position.
• Experience in maintaining cleanliness of laboratory equipment.

Responsibilities

• Verifies, washes, decontaminates and sterilizes laboratory glassware.
• Maintains equipment and ensures cleanliness of work area.
• Takes inventory and monitors supplies necessary for duties.

Skills

Bilingualism preferred

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work independently and in teams

Education

High School Education

Job description

Laboratory Assistant (Research Institute)

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Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research? Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC), you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

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: Lebrun Lab, Cancer Research Program

Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, verifies, washes, decontaminates and sterilizes laboratory glassware, pipettes, pipette tips, and other instruments and apparatus. Maintains equipment and ensures cleanliness of work area.

General Duties

• Prepares, washes, scrubs and dries glassware,
• Decontaminates or sterilizes glassware and other apparati by autoclaving,
• Cleans certain glassware by soaking in detergent concentrate or acid solution, or by placing in an ultrasound machine
• Sorts and arranges glassware by capacity. Verifies quantities,
• Ensures the cleanliness of the washing machines, ovens, autoclaves and ultrasound machines, etc. and the work area,
• Takes inventory and monitors supplies of products necessary to performing duties,
• Uses and maintains appropriate machinery, tools, materials and instruments,
• Informs immediate supervisor of any defects irregularities, takes measures to rectify the situation.
  
  

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: High School Education

Work Experience: Years of experience required for the position: 2 years

Required Skills

• Bilingualism preferred,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.
  
  

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)

Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience. 1 : $29,374.80 - $48,102.60/year

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm

Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one PDF 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, [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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