Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology

University of Guelph; Guelph; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Guelph invites applications for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants, and Sessional Lecturers for Winter 2027 in the Molecular and Cellular Biology department. Courses include MBG*3350, Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology, with in-class delivery and on-campus labs.

Positions are part-time 0.25 assignment (35 hours) with 3 spots available; duties include exam invigilation, grading, and lab prep.

Qualifications

• The applicant must have demonstrated competence and skills with research techniques in molecular biology and genetics.
• Excellent verbal and written English skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Invigilating exams.
• Grading.
• Lab preparation and reagent handling (aliquoting reagents, preparing solutions, culture work and nucleotide purifications).

Job description

for Teaching Assistants, Graduates Service Assistants & Sessional Lecturers

TA402806- Winter 2027-MBG*3350 - G&P Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology

Teaching Assistant Work Assignment

Type of Work Assignment and Bargaining Unit:

GTA, Unit 1

Academic Unit:

Molecular and Cellular Biology

Semester(s) of Assignment(s):

Winter 2027

This Work Assignment(s) may be assigned to fulfill the terms and conditions of a guaranteed Job Security Period:

Some

Course Number:

MBG*3350 - G&P

Course Name:

Laboratory Methods in Molecular Biology

Course Format:

In-Class

Course Description:

See Course Calendar

110

Level of Appointment for GTA, GSA-1 UTA(s)

The following is an estimate of number and levels of available appointments at the time of posting. This may change (increase or decrease) at the time of assignment contingent on departmental needs.

This Posting includes Multiple Work Assignments:

No

Number of Available 0.25 (35 hour) Work Assignments:

3

Number of Available 0.5 (70 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available 0.75 (105 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Number of Available Full 1.0 (140 hour) Work Assignments:

0

Total Number (Load) of Assignment(s) Available:

3

Duties and Responsibilities

Anticipated Duties and Responsibilities:

• Invigilating Exams
• Grading

Other Duties (specify below)

Other Duties Described:

Lab Preparation; aliquoting reagents, preparing solutions, culture work and nucleotide purifications.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

The applicant must have demonstrated competence and skills with research techniques in the field of molecular biology and genetics. Skills must be at a level to troubleshoot experiments and to critically analyze data and student interpretations of experiments. Techniques required are aseptic microbial techniques, plasmid DNA isolation, PCR, qPCR, RT-qPCR, restriction digestion analysis of DNA, electrophoresis, ligation and cloning, His-Tag protein purification, SDS-PAGE , Western immunoblotting and RNA-seq data analysis. Excellent verbal and written English skills are required as critical analysis of student communication is a large component of the course. Established organization and interpersonal skills are required as a large component of the job is interacting with senior undergraduate students. Labs run M-Th. from 1:30 - 5:20. By applying for this TA position, you are agreeing to be available on campus every Monday/Wednesday OR every Tuesday/Thursday of the semester to run your lab section. You are also agreeing to be available to attend prep meetings (Thursday mornings) and to grade lab assignments for the duration of the semester.

Preferred Qualifications:

Senior graduate student with previous TA experience; taken MBG*3350 in addition to a number of senior undergraduate and preferably graduate courses in the field of molecular biology. Experience with R programming language and RStudio.

Days Required and Wages

Days and Times Required:

See Web Advisor

Period of the Work Assignment (Start Date and End Date):

January 7, 2027 to May 7, 2027

Wage Rate (per hour, per semester, per Full-load 1.0 Work Assignment):

Other Posting Information

Application Deadline (All postings will automatically expire at 11:59 pm on this day):

Posting Email Contact:

Hiring Contact Information:

Cari Bish, Administrative Officer, Science Complex Room 4479, Molecular and Cellular Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph ON N1G 2W1 TEL: [phone] ext. 53930.

At the University of Guelph, fostering a culture of inclusion is an institutional imperative. The University invites and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including from groups that are traditionally underrepresented in employment, who may contribute to further diversification of our Institution. For more information, the Office of Diversity and Human Rights (DHR) is a welcoming, safe and confidential one-stop shop for information, training and support on issues relating to diversity and human rights on our campus.
All applicants must be eligible to work in Canada specifically at the University of Guelph before applying for an academic work assignment. All successful applicants must perform their work in Ontario and must be able to attend on-campus in-person meetings as required.
Teaching Assistant work assignments are unionized with CUPE 3913 and their terms and conditions of work are covered by the Unit 1 Collective Agreement between the University and CUPE 3913 (email contact: [e-mail]).
The use of AI to perform job responsibilities must be directed by or approved beforehand in writing by the supervisor or course instructor.