Research Assistant 2

McGill University

1d • $31 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Kamen Lab in the Department of Bioengineering, Faculty of Engineering, is seeking a Research Assistant 2 to support ongoing research activities in vaccine bioprocessing. Position Summary: The RA 2 will play a central role in contributing, monitoring and documenting key deliverable of the funded RNA Cooperative initiative. The position will supports scientific, technical, training, and data management activities in mRNA bioprocessing and facilitates collaboration with McGill-D2R platforms and international partners from low and medium income countries. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in interdisciplinary environments involving bioprocessing intensification and digitalization, wet-lab research, vaccine development, and analytical tools, and global health capacity building

Requirements

• M.Sc. or M.Eng in biological engineering or equivalent
• Experience in bioprocessing and manufacturing of biologics
• Knowledge of mRNA technology
• Excellent command of English language

Nice To Haves

• Experience in project management is an asset
• French is an asset

Responsibilities

• Conduct research projects using established protocols, processes, and procedures in mRNA bioprocessing and vaccine-related studies
• Assist in the design, execution, and optimization of laboratory experiments relating to manufacturing of mRNA and analytical technology, including data collection, analysis, and documentation.
• Recommend and implement improvements to experimental methods, data analysis workflows, and research processes.
• Contribute to the preparation of scientific reports, manuscripts on mRNA technology
• Implement and maintain the integrated project plan (Gantt chart, milestones, dependencies). Tracking and reporting on progress towards milestones.
• Organize communication between technical teams (computational, QC, formulation, bioprocessing) and Core members teams of the mRNA cooperative.
• Ensure timely delivery of SOPs, training materials, and documentation meeting Global Access compliance.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior research staff

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level