Research Assistant 2

at  McGill University

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Hiring Unit:
The Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute - Prof. Michel Tremblay Lab

Position Summary:

• Contract Period: October 28, 2024 to June 30, 2025.
• With minimal or no supervision, the candidate should be able to conduct research projects using established protocols, processes and procedures such as cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Read literature, oversee, and assist with the design and execution of experiments.
• Recommend and implement improvements, troubleshoot research challenges, assist in resolving conceptual design issues, and support the development of models and simulations.
• Review and evaluation of research findings and write reports and manuscripts related to research activities.
• Assist with preparation of grant applications.
• Assist with technical guidance and training to graduate students.
• Perform administrative tasks related to the project, ensuring compliance with research standards and protocols.

Education & Experience:

• Experience working with immune cells, including T cell and T cell receptor signaling.
• Excellent knowledge of flow cytometry, ELISPOT and ELISA assays.
• Knowledge of cancer immunotherapy and immunosuppressive mechanisms within the tumor.
• Expertise in the study of animal models and in vivo tumor growth.
• Excellent knowledge in the field of phosphatases and kinases and their role in cancer and immunity.
• Experience with bioinformatics, data analysis and graphical design.

Other qualifying skills & abilities:

• Proficiency in a range of laboratory techniques, including cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, qPCR, Western blotting, and immunohistochemistry.
• Strong knowledge of research methodologies, experimental design, and data analysis techniques specific to immunology
• Experience in conducting various immunological assays, such as cytokine profiling, cell proliferation assays, and immunofluorescence staining.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration.

Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
Hourly Salary:
$32.32
Hours per Week:
40 (Full time)
Location:
Life Sciences Bldg .
Supervisor:
Professor
Position Start Date:
2024-10-28
Position End Date:
2025-06-30
Deadline to Apply:
2024-10-23
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca

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