Job Description

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
Position Summary:

• Assist in cultivating primary cells for the purpose of testing elastic fiber formation under different conditions.
• Assist with the generation of recombinant expression plasmids for elastic fiber proteins and the generation of HEK293 cell clones to recombinantly express the proteins.
• Assist with chromatographic purification of the recombinant proteins.
• Enter data of the mouse colony (genotype, age, etc) into an Microsoft Access database.
• Data entry in our existing laboratory reagent (DNA, protein, cells) database.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

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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 of 0-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience: High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
Hourly Salary: (AMUSE B) $16.35
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week: 28 (Part time)
Position Start Date: 2025-11-03
Position End Date: 2025-12-31
Deadline to Apply: 2025-10-08
This position is covered by the AMUSE 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, .

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