Job Description RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
Position Summary
General Duties
- Maintain and culture cell lines and iPSCs, and differentiate iPSCs into organoids,
- Generate CRISPR/Cas9-edited iPSC lines,
- Conduct a range of molecular and cell biology techniques, including, but not limited to, qPCR, immunofluorescence, confocal microscopy and Western blot,
- Perform histological techniques such as tissue processing, embedding, sectioning and staining,
- Optimize, troubleshoot and refine methodologies as needed,
- Accurately document experimental results, analyse data and interpret findings,
- Compile data and present experimental updates to the team,
- Prepare stock solutions and aliquots,
- Maintain an inventory of lab reagents and place lab orders,
- Clean and maintain lab equipment,
- Contribute to the preparation of figures, publications, and grant proposals,
- Assist in training new lab members,
- Support general laboratory operations and administrative tasks as needed.
To be considered, applications must include a cover letter and CV combined into one PDF file.
Required Skills
- Proficiency in cellular and molecular biology techniques, including cell culture, histology, confocal microscopy, qPCR and Western blot,
- Hands-on-experience with iPSC culture and iPSC-derived organoids is highly desirable,
- Experience working with animal models would be an asset,
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English,
- Ability to work independently with minimum supervision,
- Excellent organisational skills, including meticulous experiment record-keeping,
- Effective planning, prioritisation and time-management skills,
- Sharp analytical and problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot and optimise experimental protocols,
- Proficiency in data analysis and visualisation using MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), GraphPad Prism, and ImageJ,
- Experience conducting bioinformatic analyses in a command-line environment such as R would be an asset,
- Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends.
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To be considered, applications must include a cover letter and CV combined into one PDF file.
- 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!
THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.
