PhPI Platform Manager

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Position Summary:

The Victor Phillip Dahdaleh Institute of Genomic Medicine at McGill University is seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage and operate a cutting-edge phage display seromics platform. Reportin g to the Associate Director, Genotyping Platform, the PhIP Platform Manager will oversee the design, preparation, and execution of large-scale phage display seromics libraries and experiments, while managing platform operations, projects, and a small team. This role requires strong expertise in molecular biology, proven leadership experience, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external collaborators.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, cloning, and preparation of large-scale phage display seromics libraries, including bacterial transformation, DNA isolation, and sequencing library preparation.
• Supervise immunoprecipitation and downstream assays required for phage display workflows.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the PhIP-seq platform, ensuring high-quality and reproducible results.
• Supervise, mentor, and manage the activities of a Research Technician.
• Oversee project timelines, set priorities, and ensure deliverables are met on schedule.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for collaborators and clients, ensuring communication and project management related to the phage display library.
• Develop and optimize protocols, troubleshoot technical issues, and implement innovative solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, results, and platform performance.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety rules, institutional policies, and standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to reports, manuscripts, and grant applications as needed.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Proven leadership, organizational, and project management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and scientific creativity.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to interact with clients and collaborators.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Commitment to maintaining meticulous records and ensuring reproducibility of results.
• Strong motivation to contribute to cutting-edge research and technology development.

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 waiver for regular employees and their dependents
• Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits

Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located.

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 #4 on a scale of 0-4.

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Bachelor's Degree 3 Years Related Experience /

(MPEX Grade 05) $71,890.00 - $89,860.00 - $107,830.00

Job Profile:

MPEX-ADM2B - Research Administration - Professional 2

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