Animal Care Assistant A

McGill University; Stewart; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Quebec is seeking a part-time Work Study Student to assist in developmental genetics research involving Drosophila. Key responsibilities include maintaining Drosophila strains, ensuring animal health, and collaborating with lab members. Candidates should have a high school diploma, be organized, reliable, and possess good communication skills. Experience with Drosophila is preferred. The hourly salary for this position is $16.20, and work hours are estimated at 8 per week.

Qualifications

• Must be a Work Study Student approved.
• Previous experience with Drosophila is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grow and maintain Drosophila strains for research.
• Monitor and ensure animal health.
• Maintain a clean work environment.
• Communicate regularly with lab members.

Skills

Organized

Reliable

Good communication skills

Team player

Education

High School Diploma

Enrolled in the Faculty of Science

Job description

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Biology (Professor Laura Nilson)

Position Summary:

• Grows and maintains Drosophila strains used for developmental genetics research.
• Monitors and maintains the health of the animals.
• Maintains a consistent schedule and clean work environment.
• Communicates regularly with lab members.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Organized and meticulous.
• Reliable.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to focus on the task at hand.
• Team player.
• Must be approved as a Work Study Student.

Education/Experience

• Student enrolled in the Faculty of Science.
• Previous experience with Drosophila, preferred.

Location

This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.

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) qualifier on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience

High School Diploma Minimal or No Related Experience

Hourly Salary

(AMUSE A) $16.20

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week

8 (Part time)

Position Start Date

2025-12-12

Position End Date

2026-04-30

Deadline to Apply

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

EEO Statement

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, [e-mail].