Position: Scientific Platform Manager

Location: Université de Montréal, Canada

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Scientific Platform Manager (full-time) to purchase and maintain advanced equipment, train users, and offer fee-for-service operations. This role is crucial for the efficient functioning of our high-throughput sample preparation and microscopy phenotyping platform, essential for AI-driven antimicrobial discovery.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase, maintain, and oversee robotically-integrated high-throughput sample preparation and microscopy equipment.
Train and support users, ensuring they can effectively operate the platform and utilize its capabilities.
Manage and offer fee-for-service operations, providing support to internal and external researchers.
Collaborate with the research team to optimize the use of the platform for antimicrobial discovery.
Ensure the infrastructure is fully operational, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting.
Assist in the integration of new technologies and methodologies to enhance platform capabilities.
Maintain detailed records of equipment use, maintenance, and service schedules.
Coordinate with the administrative team to manage budgets, procurement, and logistics related to the platform.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field (e.g., biology, microbiology, biomedical engineering).
Proven experience in managing and maintaining scientific equipment, preferably in a high-throughput or automated setting.
Excellent organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of training and supporting diverse users.
Knowledge of microbiology, microscopy, image analysis, and/or data management is a plus.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of scientific integrity and operational efficiency.
Proficiency in both French and English

Benefits:

· Competitive salary

· Comprehensive health insurance

· Opportunities for professional development and training

· Collaborative and innovative work environment

· Contribution to scientific projects with significant societal benefits

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a CV, a cover letter outlining their interest and qualifications, and the name of three references to Brun.AB.Discovery@gmail.com

Application Deadline:

Application review will begin July 1, 2024

EDI:

Our lab and the University of Montreal are fully committed to maintaining and promoting a safe and inclusive environment that values people of all backgrounds, beliefs and experiences.

About Us:

Yves Brun’s lab is based in the Department of Microbiology, Infectious Diseases, and Immunology of the Faculty of Medicine of the Université de Montréal. We work on understanding the mechanisms of bacterial growth and their adhesion to surfaces, using a variety of approaches from genetics, cell biology, biochemistry, microscopy, etc. We also use this expertise to develop new approaches for antibacterial drug discovery in collaboration with academic and industry partners.

About the Project:

This 4-year, $21 million project funded by the Canada Biomedical Research Fund and the Biosciences Research Infrastructure Fund is a Pan-Canadian cutting-edge initiative aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in bacterial pathogens. We are building a robotically integrated, AI-assisted platform to enable swift and decisive action against emerging bacterial threats. This infrastructure will leverage our AI partners' research leadership and the strong track record of the Institute for Research in Immunology and Cancer (IRIC) Drug Discovery Unit (DDU) at Université de Montréal. The equipment will be integrated into existing core facilities, enhancing our capability to combat antimicrobial resistance.

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