Lab Helper B

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Biology
Position Summary:

• Assists with environmental DNA sample preparation in water and sediment samples

• Inventory and maintains field equipment

• Organizes and regularly disposes of chemical and biological waste

• Assists with cleaning glassware and field equipment, sample preps

• Maintains an organized lab space

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Organized

• Ability to set and meet realistic deadlines

• Works independently and makes own schedule

• Good work ethic

• Takes initiative

• Comfortable handling chemicals

• OPEN TO MCGILL WORK STUDY STUDENTS ONLY

• Must be eligible for the McGill Work Study Program

• Must be enrolled as a student

• Lab Experience (lab-based courses, previous work experiences) and asset

• Interest or background in environmental sciences/freshwater biology/ecology

• WHMIS training

• Knowledge of molecular biology techniques and equipment (pippetting, centrifuge, clean lab, etc)

• 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 on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $15.76

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

15 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2024-04-15

Position End Date:

2024-08-30

Deadline to Apply:

2024-04-23

McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, [email protected] .