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

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will supervise laboratory experiments, provide technical guidance to students, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Additionally, they are responsible for grading lab reports and exams while assisting the course coordinator with administrative tasks.

Job details

Please refer to the How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates) job aid for instructions on how to apply. If you are an active McGill employee (ie: currently in an active contract or position at McGill University), do not apply through this Career Site. Login to your McGill Workday account and apply to this posting using the Find Jobs report (type Find Jobs in the search bar). 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. Instructions to the Candidate: Make sure you apply as an external candidate. All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as: a copy of the McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2027. Updated CV including any previous TA experience in the Department of Biochemistry or within McGill University. If you are an International Student, you must hold a valid study permit covering TA contract period. Please attach a copy of your study permit. 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. 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 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

The Teaching Assistant will supervise laboratory experiments, provide technical guidance to students, and ensure safety protocols are followed. Additionally, they are responsible for grading lab reports and exams while assisting the course coordinator with administrative tasks.

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate program at McGill University and possess at least one year of experience in the graduate program. Proficiency in English and completion of WHMIS and Waste Management safety training are mandatory.

Listed skills

• safety procedures · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Laboratory Supervision
• Experimental Procedures
• Safety Procedures
• Grading
• Technical Communication
• WHMIS
• Waste Management
• Employment Equity
• Laboratory Reports
• Effective Communication
• Research
• Teaching
• Communication
• English Language
• Experimentation
• French Language
• Laboratory Techniques
• Workplace Hazardous Materials Information Systems
• Writing
• Environment Health And Safety

Job areas

• Education
• Science & Research
• Biochemistry Teaching Assistant
• Teacher Assistant
• Teachers' Aides
• Teaching Assistants, All Other
• Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary

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