Lab Helper B

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lab Helper B to join their dynamic C-BIG team. In this part-time role, you will engage in essential databasing and laboratory tasks, including sample processing and data entry. Your bilingual communication skills will be crucial as you assist patients and collaborate with clinical teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research while gaining valuable experience in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about science and patient care, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• High School Diploma with at least 1 year of related experience required.
• Bilingual in English and French for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform databasing informatics and data entry tasks.
• Assist with cellular and molecular laboratory tasks including DNA extractions.
• Answer technical queries from patients regarding the virtual consent platform.

Skills

Data Entry

Cellular Laboratory Tasks

Molecular Laboratory Tasks

Technical Query Resolution

Patient Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Working with the C-BIG team in the laboratory of Jason Karamchandani, the Lab Helper B will be responsible for:

• Databasing informatics and data entry
• Cellular and molecular laboratory tasks (sample processing, DNA extractions, etc.)
• Clinical chart review – ie: asked to enter select pieces of data from a chart into the database (e.g.: features from a muscle biopsy into the LORIS instrument)
• Answering technical queries from patients related to the virtual consent platform (eg: text settings, audio)
• Answering questions about participating in C-BIG
• Helping patients find the phlebotomy suite
• Working with clinical teams to identify enthusiastic patient partners

This position is covered by the AMUSE Collective agreement.

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 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 4 (qualifier) on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma, 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $16.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-05-05

Position End Date:

2025-08-29

Deadline to Apply:

2025-04-10

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, [e-mail].