Teaching Assistant (Winter 2027) - Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 - BIOC 220 (Lab)

McGill University; Canada; Sur place; CAD 44 000 - 62 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

McGill Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences invites graduate students to apply for Teaching Assistant positions in the BIOC 220 Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Winter 2027. Eight TAs are needed; eligibility requires enrollment in a McGill graduate program and relevant lab experience. Hourly salary is $38.46 CAD, with start 2027-01-05 and end 2027-05-07.

Apply by 2026-11-02. Responsibilities include supervising labs, answering questions, grading, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Enrolled in a McGill graduate program for the Winter 2027 term.
• At least one year of graduate program experience is required.
• WHMIS and Waste Management training through EHS or equivalent are expected.
• Excellent English communication skills are essential; French is an asset.

Responsabilités

• Review experimental procedures and critical steps prior to experiments.
• Assist the course coordinator with supervision of laboratory experiments.
• Answer technical and theoretical questions on laboratory experiments.
• Explain safety procedures and handling in the lab.
• Correct and grade lab reports, quizzes, and exams.
• Respond to student questions on the Discussion Board in MyCourses.
• Attend weekly TA meetings with course and lab coordinators.
• Prepare and host a Q&A session for the in-lab practical exam.

Connaissances

Graduate student in Biochemistry

English communication

WHMIS training

Waste Management training

French is an asset

Formation

Enrolled in McGill graduate program

Minimum 1 year in Graduate Program

Description du poste

Hiring Unit: Department of Biochemistry Course Title: Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 (Lab) Course Code: BIOC 220 Estimated Number of Positions: 8 Total Hours of Work per Term: 146 Name of the Course Coordinator: Prof. Natasha Chang

Position Summary

IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2027 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Winter 2027 term. Review of experimental procedures and specific critical steps prior to experiment. Assist the course coordinator with the supervision of laboratory experiments. Answer technical and theoretical questions on the laboratory experiments. Explain in detail the safety procedures and manipulation required in the laboratory. Correct and grade lab reports, quizzes and exams. Answer student’s questions on the Discussion Board in MyCourses. Attend weekly TA meetings with the course and lab coordinators. Prepare and hold a question and answer period to prepare students for the in-lab practical exam.

Qualifications

Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program within the Department of Biochemistry, or in another graduate program at McGill University, for the Winter 2027 term. At least one (1) year experience in the Graduate Program. One of the two attending TAs must have taken the BIOC 220 laboratory course in the past year. Have taken the WHMIS and Waste Management courses from Environmental Health and Safety or equivalent. Effective communication skills in English are essential. French is an asset.

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. McGill University is Committed to Equity in Employment.

Hourly Salary: $38.46 Position Start Date: 2027-01-05 Position End Date: 2027-05-07 Deadline to Apply: 2026-11-02

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