Research Assistant - Cancer Research Program (Research Institute)

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 49,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research institute in Montreal as a Research Assistant in the Cancer Research Program. Here, you will conduct vital research into regenerative responses of the intestine and lead project initiatives while working with advanced techniques. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position promises a fulfilling career in biomedical science.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation, 5th week after 5 years

12 paid personal and sick days

13 paid statutory holidays

Modular group insurance plan

Telemedicine

Defined benefit government pension plan

Training and professional development

Child Care Centres

Corporate Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Flex work options

Qualifications

• Master's degree required with minimum 5 years experience.
• Strong background in cellular signaling, cancer biology and developmental biology.
• Experience in organoid cultures, genome editing, and mouse models preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in research projects.
• Review and evaluate research findings, prepare reports.
• Contribute to scientific content of research grant applications.

Skills

Cellular signaling

Cell biology

Developmental biology

Cancer biology

Immunology

Inflammation

Excellent English

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Organoid cultures

CRISPR-based genome editing

Lentiviral infections

In vivo mouse models

Bioinformatics

scRNAseq data analysis

Job description

Research Assistant - Cancer Research Program (Research Institute)

Research Assistant - Cancer Research Program (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

The position involves research that will be conducted in the Gregorieff lab at the Glen site of the RI-MUHC and relates to the study of regenerative responses in the epithelial compartments of the intestine using various injury and/or cancer models.

General Duties

• Lead and participate in research projects,
• Reviews and evaluates research findings, analyze results, prepares reports and manuscripts,
• Contributes to scientific content of research grant applications related to the project,
• Meet and report regularly to the principal investigator.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

• Strong background including first author publications in peer reviewed journals in the fields of cellular signaling, cell biology, developmental biology, cancer biology, immunology and inflammation.
• Candidates with strong experience with the following techniques are encouraged to apply : organoid cultures, CRISPR-based genome editing techniques, lentiviral infections, in vivo mouse models (e.g. orthotopic cancer models), bioinformatics and analysis of scRNAseq data sets.
• With your CV, please provide contact details of 2 potential references.***
  
  

Work Experience: Minimum 5 years

Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Required Skills

• Excellent English, spoken and written,
• 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. $49,722.40 - $92,346.80.

Work Shift: Variable Schedule

Work Site: GLEN Site, 1001 boul. Decarie

***Please include contact details of 2 potential references 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

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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