Laboratory Assistant Cancer Research Program (part-time)

Do you want to work for a world-renowned research institute that pushes the boundaries of biomedical science and health research Right here in Montreal! At the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) you can be part of an organization focused on scientific discovery and innovation in patient-centered medicine. Join us today and make a difference!

Job Description

RESEARCH INSTITUTE OF THE MUHC
The Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre (RI-MUHC) is a world-renowned biomedical and hospital research centre. Located in Montreal Quebec the Institute is the research arm of the McGill University Health Centre (MUHC) affiliated with the Faculty of Medicine at McGill University. The RI-MUHC is supported in part by the Fonds de recherche du Québec - Santé (FRQS).

Position summary
Under the supervision of students and fellows the incumbent will contribute with general laboratory maintenance and perform basic molecular and cell biology experiments.

General Duties
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor the incumbent will perform:

Sample reception processing and annotation: Receives incoming biological specimens (e.g. blood tissue fluids) verifies documentation performs initial processing (centrifugation aliquoting) and ensures accurate metadata entry into the biobank database.

Inventory management and storage maintenance: Organizes labels and stores specimens in freezers or LN₂ tanks performs routine temperature monitoring equipment checks and maintains accurate real-time inventory.

Quality control and compliance: Ensures that all samples meet biobank quality standards follows SOPs assists in audits and maintains regulatory and ethical compliance (consent tracking chain-of-custody documentation).

Sample retrieval and distribution: Prepares retrieves and ships specimens for approved research projects while maintaining traceability documentation and adherence to biosafety protocols.

General laboratory and operational support: Maintains supplies prepares reagents performs basic equipment maintenance and supports continuous improvement of workflows and SOPs within the biobank.

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/ Experience

Education: High School Education

Work Experience: 0

Required Skills

Excellent French and English spoken and written
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work independently or with teams with minimum supervision.

Additional information

Status: Temporary part-time: 18 hours per week
Pay Scale: $16.14-$26.43/hour. Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Variable Schedule: To be arranged monthly with direct supervisor
Work Site: GLEN Site 1001 boul. Decarie


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Why work with us

6 days of paid sick leave per year which includes a maximum of 3 personal day
Vacation calculated on a pro-rata basis based on a percentage of your salary
Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage)
RREGOP government pension plan (defined benefit plan)
5.3% of your gross earnings will be added to your paycheque in lieu of statutory holidays.

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