Research Assistant - Surgery / Cancer Research Program (Research Institute)
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 Qubec - Sant (FRQS).
Position summary
Under the supervision of David P. Labb 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.
LinkedIn: Scholar: Direct 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.
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: $49722.40 - $92346.80/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
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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!
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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
Employment Type
Full-Time
