Teaching Assistant - MIMM 413- Parasitology Winter 2027

McGill University; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time Lab Assistant to support the Parasitology course (MIMM 413). The role includes setting up labs, supervising students, and assisting with lab exams.

Work commitments include weekly meetings with course coordinators and technicians, equipment calibration, and providing guidance on lab safety and procedures in English (French desirable). The position starts 2027-01-05 and ends 2027-04-30 at McGill's Montreal campus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods.
• Familiarity with parasitology and relevant lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with course coordinators and technicians to discuss lab setup and protocols.
• Set up labs before students arrive and pack away equipment after labs.
• Supervise weekly lab sessions and answer student questions about lab use and safety.
• Calibrate equipment including microscopes and help students interpret results.
• Correct lab reports and communicate with students via email or in person.
• Assist with setting up and correcting the lab exam at the end of the semester.

Skills

Immunology

Microbiology

PCR

ELISA

Western blot

Light microscope

Parasitology

MIMM 413

Job description

Hiring Unit:

Department of Microbiology & Immunology

Course Title:

Parasitology

Course Code:

MIMM 413

Estimated Number of Positions:

5

Total Hours of Work per Term:

120

Position Summary:

Meeting with the course coordinators and technicians once a week to discuss lab set up and protocols prior to each lab. Help to set up labs before students arrive and put away equipment after the lab session. Supervise the students during weekly lab sessions including answering student questions about the lab, how to use lab equipment, work safely, calibrate equipment including microscopes, show students parasite specimens under the microscope. Show students how to interpret laboratory results. Correct lab reports and communicate with students by email or in person to answer questions. Help set up and correct lab exam at end of semester.

Qualifications Required:

Have general knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods including PCR, ELISA Western blotting and use of light microscopes. Must have knowledge of parasitology and preferably have previously taken MIMM 413.

Language Requirements (if relevant):

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

_ 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-language university where most teaching and research activities are conducted in the English language, thereby requiring English communication both verbally and in writing. _

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-05

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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].