Job Description

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Hiring Unit:
Prof. McCaffrey's Lab - GCI
Position Summary:
Contract Period: October 13, 2025, to October 12, 2026 (1-Year).
With minimal or no supervision, the candidate should be able to perform genotyping, colony management, and surgical procedures on mouse models of cancer.
Conduct research experiments using established protocols, processes and procedures such as cell culture, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry, molecular biology, RNAi, and CRISPR, lentivirus, and confocal microscopy.
Culture and maintain cancer cell lines and primary cells using 3D culture systems.
Perform bioinformatic analyses on RNAseq and single cell RNAseq datasets, and quantitative image analysis on microscopy images.
Perform administrative tasks related to the project and maintain health and safety, animal, and ethics documentation and certification.
Assist lab members with experimental design, performing experiments, and analyzing data for ongoing and new projects
Assist with technical assistance and training undergraduate and graduate students.
Education & Experience:
MSc degree in biological or biomedical sciences.
Expertise in studies using mouse models of disease using genetic and orthotopic models.
Experience in cell biology and signaling using three-dimensional culture models.
Experience with PCR, molecular biology, and DNA plasmid engineering.
Expertise in immunostaining and confocal microscopy.
Advanced knowledge of data analysis using quantitative methods.
Additional Skills & Qualifications:
A record of producing publication-quality research.
Effective organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
Effective written and oral communication in English and French.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team, as research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration.
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4
Hourly Salary: $31.44
Hours per Week: 25 (Part time)
Location: Life Sciences Bldg .
Supervisor: Associate Professor
Position Start Date: 2025-10-13
Position End Date: 2026-10-12
Deadline to Apply: 2025-09-28
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) 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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