Dr. Faraj Research Unit specializes in clinical and basic research into new mechanisms that can lead to the development of cardiometabolic diseases in humans, such as type 2 diabetes. More specifically, her research unit investigates the role of atherogenic lipoproteins, immune system and adipose tissue in the pathology of type 2 diabetes and the effect of nutritional interventions as therapeutic tools to reverse early cardiometabolic abnormalities. Ultimately, her research will aid in the prevention of type 2 diabetes in humans, particularly among subjects with obesity.
The Nutrition, Lipoproteins and Cardiometabolic Diseases Research Unit is currently looking for a candidate to fill the position of research assistant.
Job summary
Selected candidate will manage a lab working in clinical and basic research on type 2 diabetes. In specific, they will be responsible for the following major tasks :
• Setting up and maintaining standard operating procedures, mostly in fundamental research, that evolve with the research project ;
• Ordering of lab material and maintaining material as well as human sample inventory ;
• Sharing the responsibility of subject recruitment and testing as well as conducting clinical and basic techniques on collected human samples alongside the research team ;
• Training and supervising undergraduate and graduate students on lab techniques together with Dr. Faraj.
Qualifications and skills required
• MSc in biomedical sciences (ex: biochemistry, immunology, molecular biology) with at least 2 years of experience as a research assistant OR a BSc in medical sciences with more than 4 years of experience as a research assistant
• Basic research expertise: cell and tissue culture, biochemistry, molecular biology (ex: PCR, western blots, transfection, ELISA, microscopy, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry…) • Expertise in immunology and/or lipidology research is an advantage +++
• Computer skills: Excel spreadsheets, PowerPoint, Prism Graphpad, or other specialized software for data and samples analysis (i.e. SPSS, FlowJo) is a ++
• Bilingual (English and French)
• Having organization and training skill
• Capable of analyzing and solving problems
• Demonstrate autonomy, initiation and rigour
• Quick learner
• Team player
Working conditions
• Full-time position (35 hours/week) with an initial contract of one (1) year renewable
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Life and health insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program
To apply, please send your CV to: RecruteRH@ircm.qc.ca
