Job Description

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Research Assistant 1 position co-supervised by Prof. Corinne Hoesli and Prof. Pierre-Luc Girard-Lauriault. Assists laboratory members on the "Micropatterned Plasma Polymer Coatings for Cell Culture" project.
Responsibilities:

• Deposit micropatterned coatings using PECVD.
• Characterize coatings.
• Perform cell culture on surfaces.
• Analyse the effets of coatings on cells.
• Prepare presentations and written reports.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering or relevant discipline.
Proficient with X-Ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Proficient with scanning electron microscopy
Other Qualifying Skills:

• 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 #3

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.
Hourly Salary: $29.87
Hours per Week: 12 (Part time)
Location: Wong Building
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-11-05
Position End Date: 2026-01-09
Deadline to Apply: 2025-11-05
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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Skills Required