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Please refer to the job aid for instructions on how to apply.If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar).Prof Kinsella\xe2\x80\x99s lab within Department of Bioengineering- McGill University, is seeking to hire a research associate to design, build, and analyze organoid and multicellular tumor models. The research associate will coordinate and oversee the research efforts among a group of local and external collaborators.The research associate will participate in the execution of both internal research projects, and with a project performed among a network of external collaborators.Main Responsibilities:- Formulating and synthesizing hydrogels to achieve specific rheological properties is required. Experience with nanoscale materials and degradable biopolymers in 3D cell culture is desired.- Design cell and molecular biology experiments for the perturbation and analysis of cells in 3D cell culture. Develop downstream analysis methodology (and associated SOPs) on isolated organoids and single cells for multi-omics, spectral, microscopy, using both spatially and temporally resolved analysis.-Coordinate, oversee, and participate in tissue and cell banking efforts with collaborating labs.- Participates in the execution of laboratory experiments, projects, and equipment operation,Responsible for administrative tasks of the laboratory (e.g. orders, inventory, safety and biological protocols),- Oversee lab infrastructure and equipment,- Create and maintains lab protocols (SOPs) for infrastructure, onboarding, and safety, etc.,- Support graduate students, postdoctoral researchers, undergraduates, and trainees from internal and collaborating labsQualifications:Ph.D. + 5 years research experienceExpertise in hydrogel synthesis, modification, and isolation of biological molecules (decellularized ECM, collagen, hyaluronic acid, alginates) from tissues is required. Experience in rheology, soft material mechanical measurements, electron microscopy, proteomics, and spectroscopy is requiredExperience using MS office suite.Data and statistical experimental design (DoE) and analysis using Python, Matlab, JMP, or similar softwareExcellent command of English1 year contract with possibility of renewalExpected start date : Aug 1 2024Full time: 40h/ weekPer hour rate: 32.60$Work location: UQAM (McGill Bioengineering Labs)Hourly Salary: $31.20Hours per Week: 40 (Full time)Location: UQAM \xe2\x80\x93 Pavillon des Sciences BiologiquesSupervisor: Associate ProfessorPosition Start Date: 2024-08-01Position End Date: 2025-07-31Deadline to Apply: 2024-05-24This 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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