Lab Helper B

McGill University; Town of Raymond; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in Alberta seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support greenhouse maintenance and research tasks. The ideal candidate will perform plant care, catalog lab materials, and manage data entry. A High School Diploma and authorization to work in Canada are required. This position offers $20.00 per hour with an estimated workload of 15 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in Canada.
• Weighted English communication skills assessed at level 3.

Responsibilities

• Perform greenhouse maintenance tasks, plant care, and clerk/computer jobs.
• Catalogues laboratory material and equipment.
• Collects and enters data into inventory databases.
• Distributes and tracks items for laboratory shipments.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.

Skills

Current McGill student

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Hiring Unit:

Department of Plant Science

Position Summary:

• Incumbent will perform greenhouse maintenance tasks, plant care, and clerk/computer jobs to support research.
• Catalogues laboratory material and or equipment.
• Collects and enters data into established inventory databases. Updates manuals/datasheets as required.
• Distributes and tracks items, such as laboratory shipments. A log to track these items may be required.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion.
• Opens and secures the area daily.
• The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. For example, incumbents may be asked to perform some elements of Lab Helper level “A” tasks in addition to the above listed functions.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Current McGill student

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 on a scale of 0-4.

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $20.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

15 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2025-11-17

Position End Date:

2026-05-15

Deadline to Apply:

2025-11-27

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].