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Lab Helper B
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Assists with laboratory experiments and routine testing, including mammalian and bacterial cell culturing, while maintaining a clean workspace and managing inventory and data entry.
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Hiring Unit:
Prof. Shuaiqi Guo's lab
Position Summary:
- The candidate will assist with laboratory experiments and routine testing such as mammalian and bacterial cell culturing
- Maintain a clean and organized workspace
- Assist with laboratory inventory by cataloging materials and equipment.
- Entering data into inventory databases, updating protocols and datasheets, tracking and distributing laboratory shipments, and ensuring daily opening and securing of the laboratory area.
Education & Experience:
- High school diploma with little or no experience.
- Preference will be given to candidates with previous experience in research and/or laboratory settings.
- Priority will be given to students enrolled at McGill University.
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 3 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.
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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.
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