Research Assistant - Surgery / 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

A world-renowned research institute is seeking a Research Assistant to support groundbreaking work in cancer research. The role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative research projects focused on precision nutrition strategies to enhance therapy efficacy. Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and relevant experience, and will be engaged in meaningful research that influences patient outcomes.

Benefits

4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years

Bank of 12 paid days

13 paid statutory holidays

Modular group insurance plan

Training and professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience as a Research Assistant.
• Knowledge of cancer biology.
• Experience with preclinical mouse models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and participate in laboratory experiments.
• Analyze and interpret data, perform statistical tests.
• Contribute to figures, publications, and grant applications.

Skills

Bilingual French and English

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

Research Assistant - Surgery / 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

Under the supervision of David P. Labbé, Ph.D., McGill University Associate Professor and Scientist affiliated with the Cancer Research Program, the selected candidate will support the execution of a translational research project aimed at exploiting precision nutrition strategies to improve the efficacity of DNA-damaging therapies in prostate cancer.

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RI-MUHC: https://rimuhc.ca/-/david-p-labbe-phd

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Science Direct https://goo.gl/tvQrPq

General Duties

The candidate will be working under the direct supervision of a senior Research Associate and play a key role in executing and managing a funded multidisciplinary research project of international scale (research partners in the United States and Australia) together with a team of graduate trainees, aimed at identifying dietary elements that could increase the efficacy of DNA-damaging therapies for prostate cancer.

• Oversee and participate in the execution of the assigned laboratory project and experiments,
• Perform a variety of specialized technical tasks (genotyping, tissue culture, molecular biology, irradiation),
• Supervise and participate in small animal handling and in vivo experiments (xenografts, PDXs, injections, necropsy),
• Record results, perform calculations and compile data,
• Analyze and interpret data, perform statistical tests,
• Contribute to figures, publications and grant applications,
• Participate to laboratory clerical and administrative tasks.
  
  

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree

Field of Study: Science

Work Experience

• > 2 years’ experience as a Research Assistant,
• Previous experience with preclinical mouse models (essential),
• Knowledge of cancer biology,
• Knowledge of DNA damage pathways (desirable).
  
  

Professional Membership: ☐ Yes ☒ No

Required Skills

• Bilingual French and English,
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,
• Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision,
• Good analytical and logic skills,
• Problem assessment and problem-solving abilities.
  
  

Additional information

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

Pay Scale: $49,722.40 - $92,346.80/year. Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm, with some flexibility required for animal experiments and specific bench experiments. Also, some flexibility can be required for communicating with research partners in different time zones.

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

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Research Services

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