Teaching Assistant - MIMM 385 - Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 51,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly salary $38.46 CAD

Job summary

McGill University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant for theFlow Cytometry Laboratory in Immunology (MIMM 385) at Montreal campus. The TA will grade quizzes/exams, input grades in spreadsheets, and help manage course content and student inquiries on MyCourses.

Primary duties include handling the flow cytometer, optimizing the flow cytometry section of the lab, and supporting course delivery for English-language instruction with desirable French skills.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of immunology and flow cytometry.
• Enrolled in a graduate program in Microbiology & Immunology or pursuing a relevant graduate degree.
• Experience with grading, quizzes, and course content management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Grade short written answers in quizzes and exams.
• Enter grades into a spreadsheet.
• Assist with uploading course content and managing MyCourses questions/comments.
• Manage and optimize the flow cytometer in the lab.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

Flow cytometry

Research methods

Graduate studies in Microbiology & IM

Education

Graduate studies in Microbiology & Immunology

Tools

Flow cytometer

Job description

Hiring Unit and Course Information

Department of Microbiology & Immunology Course Title: Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry Course Code: MIMM 385 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 Total Hours of Work per Term: 100

Position Summary

Grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers. Entering these grades into a spreadsheet. Assist with the uploading of course content/managing student questions/comments on MyCourses. One of the main responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant is managing and working with the flow cytometer and optimizing the flow cytometry section of the lab.

Qualifications

Preferably knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods and ideally having taken MIMM 211 and MIMM 214, MIMM 314 or MIMM 385. The TA must be enrolled in a graduate Studies Program in Microbiology and Immunology or pursuing a graduate degree with a focus on immunology, and work on a project with a focus on immunology. A solid understanding of immunology and flow cytometry is a must, i.e. optimizing the flow cytometry.

Language Requirements

Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable.

Eligibility

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. McGill University is an English-learning university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing.

Compensation and Dates

Hourly Salary: $38.46

Position Start Date: 2027-01-05

Position End Date: 2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-01

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statement

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].

Company Culture and About Us

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