Research Assistant - Montréal, Canada - Centre universitaire de santé McGill

Centre universitaire de santé McGill

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Montréal, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Description

Organization description

Le Centre universitaire de santé McGill (CUSM) est un centre hospitalier universitaire intégré, reconnu à l'échelle internationale pour l'excellence de ses programmes cliniques, de sa recherche et de son enseignement.

Le CUSM a pour objectif d'assurer aux patients des soins fondés sur les connaissances les plus avancées dans le domaine de la santé et de contribuer au progrès des connaissances.

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 Lands Laboratory conducts research to develop new therapies for chronic lung disease, such as Cystic Fibrosis and Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.

We are particularly focused on novel inhaled nucleic acid therapies with a unique set-up for studying therapeutic aerosols.

The research assistant will play a key role in establishing primary respiratory epithelial cell cultures from clinical material, development of immortalized cell lines, and assessing responses to stimuli and therapies in cell lines and primary cells.

Outcome measures include ELISA, western blot, RNA expression by droplet digital PCR and RNAseq, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, flow cytometry. Opportunities for lab management.

General Duties

Culture of respiratory epithelial cells
Immortalization of primary cells
ELISA
Western blot
RNA isolation, execution of qPCR / droplet digital PCR
Preparation of samples for RNAseq
Flow cytometry
Ussing chamber
Lab management and maintenance (10%)
Data analysis (5%)

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Education / Experience

Education: Master's Degree
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years of laboratory experience

Required Skills:

Takes initiative and is resourceful
Ability to multitask
Demonstrates attention to detail
Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints
Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision

Additional information

Status:
Temporary, full time

Pay Scale:
Commensurate with education and experience

Work Shift: 8:30 to 4:30

Work Site:
Glen site

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

NOTE:
The masculine gender has been used for brevity and includes the feminine gender.
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