Research Assistant (Research Institute)

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

Job summary

A leading research institute in Montreal seeks a part-time researcher in Obstetrics and Gynecology to conduct ChIP experiments and analyze data. Candidates must possess a Master’s degree and have two years of laboratory experience in biology or related fields. This temporary role offers competitive hourly pay and various benefits including sick leave and a pension plan.

Benefits

6 days of paid sick leave per year

Pro-rated vacation based on salary

Modular group insurance plan

RREGOP government pension plan

5.3% of gross earnings added in lieu of statutory holidays

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required for the position.
• Basic techniques, PCR, DNA, and RNA work experience.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Excellent knowledge of chemistry

Excellent mental math skills

Biochemical, molecular biology laboratory experience

Basic knowledge of bioinformatics

Written and spoken English

Ability to work independently or with teams

Excellent work ethics

Education

Master’s Degree in Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry, or related discipline

Tools

Word

Excel

Power Point

R

Job description

Overview

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.

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 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 studies the impact of monosomy X on chromatin organization using mouse models and includes chromatin immunoprecipitation and sequencing (ChIP-seq).

Responsibilities

• 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 the project’s work

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
• 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.

Benefits

• 6 days of paid sick leave per year, including up to 3 personal days
• Vacation pro-rated based on salary
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
• RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit)
• 5.3% of gross earnings added to pay in lieu of statutory holidays

For more information on benefits, visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

Equal Opportunity Employment

The RI-MUHC hires on merit and is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications are welcome 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. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations may contact [e-mail]