Research Assistant 1

McGill University; Montreal; On-site; CAD 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic research team at a prestigious university as a research assistant. This role involves maintaining cell cultures, preparing RNA and DNA, and implementing advanced proteomic techniques. You will support student projects and contribute to grant and manuscript preparations. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that values diversity and equity, where your contributions will directly impact innovative research in neuroscience. If you are motivated, detail-oriented, and eager to learn, this position offers a chance to grow in a supportive academic setting.

Qualifications

• Experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to support research projects and data preparation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cell cultures and differentiate cell types including iPSCs.
• Prepare RNA and DNA, and implement proteomic techniques.

Skills

Cell culture maintenance

RNA and DNA preparation

Western blotting

Proteomic techniques

Metabolomic sample preparation

Mass spectrometry

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Job description

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Professor Carl Ernst's lab is looking to hire a highly motivated research assistant to join their team.

Main responsibilities include:

• Cell culture maintenance and cell differentiation. Cell types include iPSCs and brain-like neurons.
• RNA and DNA preparation.
• Western blotting and other proteomic techniques implementation.
• Metabolomic and mass spectrometry sample preparation.
• Students’ projects support.
• Grant and manuscript support in figure and data preparation.

This position is covered by the AMURE collective agreement: AMURE-2023-2027.pdf (aerum-amure.ca)

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 3 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary: $29.21

Hours per Week: 35 (Full time)

Location: Montreal Neuro.

Supervisor: Associate Professor

Position Start Date: 2025-05-01

Position End Date: 2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2025-04-09

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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, [e-mail].