Research Assistant 2

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Chemistry

Position Summary:

• Execute and optimize experimental designs in green and sustainable catalysis and chemical synthesis, specifically focusing on the integration of continuous-flow synthesis.
• Systematically investigate the development, functionalization, and application of underexplored boronic acids and their derivatives.
• Design, execute, and optimize continuous-flow reactions to improve efficiency, safety, scalability, and sustainability.
• Validate and refine new synthetic methodologies, evaluating their applicability to various chemical transformations.
• Perform experimental work using continuous-flow reactor systems, including reaction setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Prepare, isolate, and characterize reaction intermediates and products using appropriate analytical techniques.
• Interpret complex analytical data and synthesize findings to contribute to research discussions and the preparation of technical reports for the Principal Investigator.
• Maintain accurate and detailed experimental records in accordance with laboratory best practices.
• Adhere to laboratory safety, waste management, and sustainability protocols.
• Support the day-to-day operation of the research laboratory, including equipment upkeep and general lab organization.

Qualifications:

• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to prioritize tasks and meet project timelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment; effective communication with the PI, trainees, and collaborators.
• Commitment to laboratory safety and compliance, including chemical handling, storage/segregation, and hazardous waste procedures; WHMIS training (completed or willingness to complete upon hire).

Experience and Education:

• PhD in Chemistry
• Strong hands-on experience in organic synthesis, including reaction setup, monitoring, work-up, purification (e.g., chromatography), and product isolation.
• Experience supporting chemical analysis and characterization workflows, including GC-MS and HPLC (sample preparation, method execution, basic troubleshooting, and data organization).
• Experience with air-/moisture-sensitive techniques using a glovebox (and/or Schlenk techniques, if applicable).
• Experience with flow chemistry (e.g., assembling/operating flow setups, monitoring runs, basic maintenance, and documentation).

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.

McGill University is an English-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

$31.44

20 (Part time)

Maass Chemistry Bldg

Professor

2025-12-19

2026-02-20

2026-01-02

This position is covered by the Association of McGill University Research Employees (AMURE) collective agreement.