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Hiring Unit: Department of Biology (Professor Nam Sung Moon)
Position Summary:
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Maintains and manages Drosophila melanogaster stocks, including setting genetic crosses, collecting progeny, and performing routine husbandry.
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Prepares and processes Drosophila tissues for downstream analyses.
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Performs immunofluorescence staining on whole-mount tissues.
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Conducts whole-mount in situ hybridization experiments.
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Operates laser-scanning confocal microscopy systems to acquire high-quality fluorescence images.
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Processes and analyzes confocal images using appropriate image analysis software.
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Performs RNA isolation from Drosophila tissues.
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Carries out reverse transcription quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR), including sample preparation, assay setup, and data analysis.
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Prepares and analyzes polytene chromosome squashes.
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Maintains detailed laboratory notebooks and electronic records.
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Prepares concise weekly written progress reports summarizing experimental results, troubleshooting efforts, and future plans.
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Troubleshoots existing experimental procedures and systematically optimize laboratory protocols to improve reproducibility, efficiency, and data quality.
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Assists with ordering laboratory supplies and maintaining laboratory organization.
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Follows institutional laboratory safety procedures and maintain compliance with applicable regulations.
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Participates in laboratory meetings and contribute to discussions of experimental design and data interpretation.
Qualifications:
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Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
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Excellent written documentation and scientific communication skills.
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Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with laboratory members.
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Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to optimize and improve experimental protocols.
Education/Experience:
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Master's degree in Biology, Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, or a related discipline.
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Experience with the molecular techniques described above.
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Hands-on experience working with Drosophila melanogaster.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Knowledge of French and 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 # (3) qualifier on a scale of 0-4".
$32.15
30 (Part time)
Life Sciences Bldg .
Associate Professor
2026-07-06
2026-09-30
2026-07-15
This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.
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