Student Research Assistant

McGill University; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time student to support a biology lab in Montreal. You will assist with constructing yeast strains, plasmid isolation, yeast transformation, spore dissection, and genomic DNA extraction under supervision.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, reliable, eager to learn, and able to communicate well within a team. Work is performed in Life Sciences Bldg, under AMURE guidelines, with a start date of 2026-09-11 and end date 2027-01-02.

Qualifications

• McGill Student enrolled in good standing.
• Bench work experience (0.5 years) or completion of BIOL 301.
• Familiar with BIOL 202 Genetics and BIOL 200/201 or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assists with construction of yeast strains following lab protocols.
• Assists with plasmid isolation from bacterial cultures.
• Assists with yeast transformation to create mutations.
• Assists with spore dissection to identify haploid progeny.
• Assists with genomic DNA extraction.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliable

Motivated to learn

Teamwork

Communication

Education

McGill Student

Bench work experience or BIOL 301

BIOL 202 Genetics / BIOL 200/201 or equivalent

Job description

Hiring Unit

Department of Biology ( Professor Jackie Vogel )

Position Summary:

• Assists with the construction of yeast strains following established laboratory protocols.
• Assists with plasmid isolation from bacterial cultures.
• Assists with yeast transformation procedures to create mutations.
• Assists with the dissection of spores to identify haploid progeny of diploid yeast.
• Assists with the genomic DNA extraction.

Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Reliable.
• Motivated to learn.
• Team work, and good communication skills.
• Must be approved by the Work Study Program, McGill University.

Education/Experience:

• McGill Student.
• Bench work experience (0.5 years) or having successfully completed BIOL 301. (Bench experience is not absolutely required: any motivated person who is willing to learn is qualified for this position).
• Familiar with fundamental biology and genetics concepts and successful completionof BIOL 202 Genetics, BIOL 200 and 201, or equivalent.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$19.02

Hours per Week:

10 (Part time)

Location:

Life Sciences Bldg .

Supervisor:

Professor

Position Start Date:

2026-09-11

Position End Date:

2027-01-02

Deadline to Apply:

2026-09-30

This position is covered by the Association ofMcGill University Research Employees(AMURE) 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].