Job Number:

J0726-0609

Job Title:

Research Associate

Work Location:

SITE GLEN

Posting Date:

September 3, 2026

Job Category:

Research and teaching

Job Type:

Temporary full time

Salary:

$57,093.40 - $105,996.80 /Year

Shift:

Day

Open Positions:

1

Position summary
Department / Research Program: CHHD - Child Health and Human Development

The MyeliNeuroGene Research Laboratory, directed by Dr. Genevieve Bernard, MD, MSc, a clinician-scientist, is looking for a motivated person to fill the position of full-time Research Associate. The team specializes in genetic white matter diseases, leukodystrophies, and related disorders. Under the direction of the principal investigator, the candidate participates in the execution of various activities including expertise in iPSC maintenance, differentiation of iPSCs into various CNS cell types (Oligodendrocytes, Neurons etc), 3D organoids and assembloids. Successful candidate will also oversee multidisciplinary research projects and coordinate with cross-functional teams. The candidate is also expected to contribute to grant writing.

General Duties
• Supervise and train student researchers,
• Help supervise the overall iPSC Platform,
• Maintain cultures of iPSCs and differentiated cell types ,
• Generate CRISPR edited iPSC lines,
• Coordinate multiple research projects,
• Support project planning and strategic initiatives,
• Contribute to grant writing.

Standards of performance
• Demonstrates attention to detail ,
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and within constraints ,
• Ability to display a high degree of discretion in dealing with confidential information ,
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.

Website of the organization

https://rimuhc.ca/en

Education / Experience

Education: Doctorate Degree
Field of Study: biomedical science, neuroscience, molecular genetics

Work Experience: Minimum of 2 years of work experience and project management

Required Skills
• This position requires an advanced knowledge of oral and written French.
• An advanced knowledge of oral and written English is required, as the position requires regular and complex contact with researchers or international students who are exclusively proficient in English. The position also requires complex writing or in-depth analysis of documents in English related to a research project.
• Experience in RNA therapies,
• Expertise in iPSC, OPC/OL and other CNS cell cultures is MANDATORY,
• Experience in CRISPR editing of iPSCs ,
• Proficiency in written and spoken French and English required,
• Excellent planning, organization, time-management skills,
• Excellent communication and networking skills,
• Experience with training/supervising students and projects,
• Experience with project management.

Additional information

Status: Temporary, full time (35-hour workweek)
Pay Scale: Commensurate with education and experience
Work Shift: Monday to Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Work Site: Glen Site, 1001 Decarie Blvd.

***If you wish to include a cover letter, please attach it with your resume in one document. ***

Why work with us?
• 4-week vacation, 5th week after 5 years,
• Bank of 12 paid days (personal days and days for sickness or family obligations),
• 13 paid statutory holidays,
• Modular group insurance plan (including gender affirmation coverage),
• Telemedicine,
• RREGOP (defined benefit government pension plan),
• Training and professional development opportunities,
• Child Care Centres,
• Corporate Discounts (OPUS + Perkopolis),
• Competitive monthly parking rate,
• Employee Assistance Program,
• Recognition Program,
• Flex work options and much more!

https://rimuhc.ca/careers

To learn more about our benefits, please visit http://rimuhc.ca/en/compensation-and-benefits

THIS IS NOT A HOSPITAL POSITION.

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