"Research Assistant 2"

JR0000056743

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The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a full-time Research Assistant 2 to support the undergraduate teaching lab.

Main responsibilities include

• Implement and enforce EHS safety guidelines to ensure everyone's safety.
• Set up experiments according to provided protocols or develop protocols for undergraduate or graduate courses; suggest optimizations and recommendations.
• Assist in the preparation of research materials for the teaching lab
• Maintain records, compile, and file data.
• Assist in purchasing equipment and supplies and keep track of lab purchases and needs.
• Oversee installation, maintenance, and operation of equipment and lab-related furniture.
• Monitor and oversee laboratory budgets, prepare reports, work with vendors, and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and set up materials and equipment using established protocols for a variety of assays, analyses, and tests in preparation for teaching labs.
• Provide guidance to TAs and students during lab sessions.
• Coordinate with McGill services and units to ensure proper function of the lab space (including EHS, facilities…)
• Maintain smooth daily operations of instructional laboratories.
• Promote cleanliness and safety in teaching labs.

Qualifications

• Education; Master’s degree in Science or Engineering (Biomedical Engineering, Bioengineering, Biology, chemistry or other related fields)
• Previous experience in a wet laboratory is required. 
• knowledge in experimental biology is required
• Above 2 years of experience working in an academic setting supporting relevant research, performing laboratory duties, and/or setting up and maintaining laboratories in the field
• Experience in assisting in research laboratory daily operations in academic environment is an asset,
• Solid knowledge of health and safety aspects
• Knowledge of working in clean environments and awareness of contamination management
• Experience with established methodology in fields such as chemistry, microfabrication, 3D printing, or biosensors and basic engineering principles is required. 
• Experience with established methodology in fields such as biology, biochemistry, microbiology, and molecular biology is an asset. 
• Experience with the lab equipment, techniques and software listed below is an asset:  ​Equipment: pipettors, pH meters, BSC, autoclaves, microscopes, spectrophotometers, flow cytometer, potentiostat, thermocycler, Chemidoc, 3D printers, plasma cleaner, mask aligner, PDMS preparation, etc. Techniques: Microfabrication, chemistry, and 3D design. Software: 3D modeling related programs (CAD, FUSION 360, Chitubox, etc.). GLP and/or GMP

Number of hours per week: 40 hours

Physical location might change (Bioengineering teaching lab space at UQAM or McGill as required) 

Duration: One year contract renewable

Expected start date Aug 26 2024

Per hour rate $30.75

Hourly Salary:

$30.75Hours per Week:

40 (Full time)Location:

McConnell Eng. Bldg.Supervisor:

Associate ProfessorPosition Start Date:

2024-08-19Position End Date:

2025-10-31Deadline to Apply:

2024-08-18This 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.