Teaching Assistant - MIMM 413- Parasitology Winter 2027

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McGill University seeks a part-time Lab Teaching Assistant for MIMM 413 Parasitology. You will assist coordinators, help prepare labs, calibrate microscopes, and supervise weekly sessions, guiding students through protocols and safety practices.

You will also help grade lab reports, assist with lab exam prep, and communicate with students by email or in person. Prior parasitology exposure is a plus.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of immunology and microbiology.
• Knowledge of PCR, ELISA, Western blotting and light microscope use.
• Effective communication in English; French desirable.

Responsibilities

• Meet weekly with course coordinators to discuss lab setup and protocols.
• Set up labs before students arrive and store equipment after sessions.
• Supervise weekly labs and answer student questions on lab use and safety.
• Calibrate equipment, including microscopes, and show students parasite specimens.
• Assist with interpreting results and help set up/correct lab exams.

Skills

Immunology knowledge

Microbiology knowledge

PCR

ELISA

Western blotting

Light microscope use

Tools

PCR

ELISA

Western blotting

Light microscope

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.

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.

Hourly Salary

$38.46

Position Start Date

2027-01-05

Position End Date

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply

2026-11-01

Equity 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].

About McGill University

Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. McGillians are proud to be part of a community that is both global and local, inspired by challenge and committed to shaping a better future. McGill received a Platinum STARS rating in sustainability, is among Canada’s greenest employers, and is a top Montreal Employer.

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