Job Description

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Position Summary:
The Microscopic Cellular Imaging Facility (MCIF) at the Montreal Neurological Institute (The Neuro) in Montreal, Canada is looking for a candidate to fill the position of Microscopy Specialist (part-time 10 hours/week)
Primary Responsibilities:
1. Management of Consultations and Trainings: The Microscopy Specialist will manage, in collaboration with the MCIF Director, a training program ranging from basic immunostaining protocols to advanced imaging techniques and software analysis tools. They will manage consultation and training requests, pre-screen them and organize consultation and training sessions with the Director and other staff.
2. User training: The Microscopy Specialist will ensure that all users have been properly trained to use the equipment and provide appropriate training for new users. To this end, they will teach advanced microscopy imaging techniques and train Principal Investigators and their teams in the use of the MCIF's advanced microscopy equipment.
3. Consultation and microscopy service: The Microscopy Specialist will act as a guide to direct researchers and students to microscopy equipment and techniques that will address their specific research questions. In this regard, expertise in the form of hands-on research experience in super-resolution microscopy is important.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Strong verbal and written communication in English and French. Ability to work in a dynamic environment. Must be able to manage a diverse set of obligations on a daily basis with rapidly changing demands and priorities. Experience in advanced microscopy, especially research using confocal and super-resolution microscopes ranging from sample preparation through data analysis. Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with facility users and principal investigators. Ability to work independently and efficiently but also be a strong team player.
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

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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 4 on a scale of 0-4.
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Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /
Annual Salary: (MPEX Grade 04) $64,770.00 - $80,960.00 - $97,150.00
Job Profile: MPEX-IST2G - IT Customer Support - Professional 2
Hours per Week: 10 (Part time)
Supervisor: Assistant Professor (Research)
Position End Date (If applicable): 2026-11-30
Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-14
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