Laboratory Technician

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Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor, participates in the execution of laboratory projects and experiments. Performs a variety of specialized technical tasks according to established methodology. Prepares materials and equipment. Compiles data. Demonstrates techniques. Maintains equipment.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Handles several stem cell lines to ensure homogeneity and health of cell lines

• Handles many stem cell lines at one time to ensure experimental accuracy

• Ensures reagents are prepared and ready to use

• Prepares plates for stem cell expansion

• Coordinates with hospitals about receiving sample

• Extracts cells from blood

• Induces and differentiates stem cells to neural cell fates

• Handles organoids and neural differentiation

• Performs experiments to assess output measures of brain-like cells such as microscopy (ICC), qCPR and western blots

• Prepares nucleic acids for NGS experiments

The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Proficient in preparing and maintaining stem cell culture reagents and expansion plates

• Skilled in extracting cells from blood

• Experience handling neural organoids and executing differentiation protocols

• Proficient in microscopy techniques, qPCR, and western blotting

• Ability to prepare high-quality nucleic acids for next-generation sequencing (NGS) workflows

As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer:

• Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible)
• Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible)
• Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA)
• Competitive vacation policy
• Two (2) personal days
• Two (2) floating holidays
• Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day
• Paid time off over the December holiday period
• Tuition waver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

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Knowledge of 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 # (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

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DEC III - Medical Laboratory Technology 2 Years Related Experience /(MUNACA Level F) $29.42 - $36.4635 (Full time)Associate Professor2026-05-112025-04-16