LikeRemoteLaboratory Technician
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$29.42 - $36.46
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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, the lab technician will plan and execute laboratory cell culture including immortalized cell lines as well as human induced-pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). Along with regular cell culture work, will perform differentiation protocols for generation of dopaminergic neurons, astrocytes and microglia. Will also perform lentiviral production and transduction for CRISPR interference or activation systems in iPSC. Will support the implementation of a laboratory cell bank system.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Plans and executes cell culture within objectives set by supervisor.
- Performs a variety of specialized culture techniques such as generation of dopaminergic neurons, astrocytes and microglia.
- Perform immunofluorescence labeling
- Lentiviral production and transduction of iPSC
- May also be involved in performing cell-based assays with iPSC lines
- Maintains records, files and cell inventory
- Maintains inventory of culture reagents
- Uses a variety of equipment such as balances, pH meters, pipettors, laminar flow hoods, incubators, autoclaves, microscopes, spectrophotometers, centrifuges.
The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:
- DEC in a laboratory technique or an undergrad degree in science (Biology or Sciences) -- 2 years minimum of related experience is mandatory
- Experience in cell culture is mandatory
- Experience in iPSC culture is highly recommended
- Excellent organization skills
- English, spoken and written
- Digital competence: Microsoft Office
As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:
- Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance)(if eligible)
- Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%)(if eligible)
- Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
- Competitive vacation policy
- Two (2) personal days
- Two (2) floating holidays
- Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
- Paid time off over the December holiday period
- Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents
- Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits
Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.
Knowledge of 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 # 3 on a scale of0-4.
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