Research Assistant 1

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Position Summary:

• Assist the research team in conducting research projects and, as required, provide functional supervision to Undergraduate/Graduate Research Assistants.
• Conduct research projects using established protocols, processes, and procedures under the supervision of the Research Supervisor.
• Examine the endocytosis of nanobeads and quantum dots into tissue culture cells.
• Perform confocal microscopy to colocalize quantum dots and beads with GFP-tagged markers of the endocytic pathway and with markers for the actin cytoskeleton.
• Prepare similarly treated cell samples for electron microscopy.
• Conduct tissue culture and endocytosis experiments, including the preparation, maintenance, and manipulation of cell cultures.
• Learn and apply microscopy techniques as needed to support research objectives.
• Liaise with external collaborators in Michigan to coordinate aspects of the research project.
• Execute other research activities including experimental planning, data collection, test administration, conducting interviews, recruitment and training of interviewers (if applicable), laboratory work, compilation of data, and preparation of research documentation.

Qualifications:

Possesses subject matter expertise acquired through a Bachelor’s Degree.

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.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

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 on a scale of 0-4.

Hourly Salary:

$29.87

Hours Per Week:

30 (Part time)

Location:

Strathcona Anat&Dent

Supervisor:

Associate Professor

Position Start Date:

2025-10-01

Position End Date:

2025-11-29

Deadline To Apply:

2025-09-24

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.

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