Research Assistant (Research Institute)

RI-MUHC | Research Institute of the MUHC | #rimuhc; Montreal; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading research institute in Montreal focused on innovative biomedical research. As a Researcher in Obstetrics and Gynecology, you'll study chromatin organization using mouse models, contributing to significant scientific discoveries. This entry-level position offers flexible hours and a chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Vacation

Group Insurance

Government Pension Plan

Statutory Holiday Compensation

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Performing ChIP experiments on mouse cells/tissues.
• Conducting quantitative PCR.
• Contributing to manuscript writing.

Skills

Chemistry

Mental Math

Bioinformatics

English

Organizational Skills

Work Ethics

Education

Master's Degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Power Point

R

Job description

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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: Obstetrics and Gynecology/Child Health and Human Development

The sex chromosomes influence gene regulation and loss of one of them has multiple phenotypic consequences. The project is to study the impact of monosomy X on chromatin organization using mouse models and includes chromatin immunoprecipitation and sequencing (ChIP-seq).

General Duties

• Performing ChIP experiments on mouse cells/tissues,
• Conducting quantitative PCR,
• Basic lab work and maintenance,
• Working with literature, analysis of published data, bioinformatics databases,
• Contributing to manuscript writing, presentation and dissemination of project’s work.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related discipline.

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

Required Skills

• Excellent knowledge of chemistry,
• Excellent mental math skills,
• Biochemical, molecular biology laboratory experience: basic techniques, PCR, DNA and RNA work,
• Basic knowledge of bioinformatics, working use of databases, such as NCBI, Ensembl, UCSC, etc,
• Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point. Knowledge of R is an asset,
• Written and spoken English,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Organizing own work and work of others,
• Excellent work ethics.
  
  

Additional information

Status: Temporary, part-time (14-21 hours)

Pay Scale: $27.32 - $50.74/ per hour. Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Variable Schedule

2-3 days per week from 9 am to 5 pm

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?

• 6 days of paid sick leave per year, which includes a maximum of 3 personal day,
• Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan),
• 5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.
  
  

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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