Lab Helper B

McGill University; Stewart; On-site; CAD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University is seeking a part-time lab assistant in Montreal to help with measurements of lab specimens and organization of supplies. You will assist with maintaining lab databases and support the lab team under the Department of Biology.

Candidates must be an undergraduate student at McGill and have completed the Bamfield course; a high school diploma and related experience are preferred. Work is 3 hours per week, starting 2026-09-17 and ending 2026-12-31.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student at McGill.
• Must have taken the "Rapid Evolution in the Anthropocene" course at Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.
• High School Diploma with 1 year related experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with measurement of lab specimens.
• Assist with organizing and maintaining lab specimens.
• Assist with maintaining lab databases.
• Organize supplies and equipment for the lab.

Skills

Lab maintenance

Measuring sticklebacks

Education

Undergraduate student at McGill

High School Diploma

Rapid Evolution in the Anthropocene course

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Biology (Professor Andrew Hendry)

Position Summary:

• Assists with the measurement of lab specimens.
• Assists with organizing and maintaining lab specimens.
• Assists with maintaining lab databases.
• Organizes various supplies and equipment for the lab.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Knowledge of maintaining lab collections.
• Knowledge of measuring sticklebacks.

Education/Experience:

• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at McGill.
• Must have taken the "Rapid Evolution in the Anthropocene" course given at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre.

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

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $16.85

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

3 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-09-17

Position End Date:

2026-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-30

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].