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Lab Helper B
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#554110
Full Time
Job Description
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Hiring Unit:
Department of Biology (Professor Gregor Fussmann)
Position Summary:
Assists with the deployment and maintenance of in-lake and on-land mesocosm tanks.
Assists in the sample collection and processing during field operations.
Assists with the analysis as required (e.g., fluorimetry, zooplankton identification).
Maintains laboratory plankton (e.g. Daphnia) cultures and monitors growth.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Ability to work long hours, and in adverse conditions.
Attention to detail.
Driver's license (valid in Canada).
Education/Experience:
Knowledge of (i.e., coursework in ) ecology and organismal biology.
High School diploma.
Experience with field techniques and research.
First aid trainings and WHMIS an asset.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (4) qualifier on a scale of 0-4".
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $16.35
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
30 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2026-04-11
Position End Date:
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2026-04-2+
This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
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 ****** 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
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 Biology (Professor Gregor Fussmann)
Position Summary:
Assists with the deployment and maintenance of in-lake and on-land mesocosm tanks.
Assists in the sample collection and processing during field operations.
Assists with the analysis as required (e.g., fluorimetry, zooplankton identification).
Maintains laboratory plankton (e.g. Daphnia) cultures and monitors growth.
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities
Ability to work long hours, and in adverse conditions.
Attention to detail.
Driver's license (valid in Canada).
Education/Experience:
Knowledge of (i.e., coursework in ) ecology and organismal biology.
High School diploma.
Experience with field techniques and research.
First aid trainings and WHMIS an asset.
Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
Knowledge of French and English: McGill University is an English-language university where day to day duties may require English communication both verbally and in writing. The level of English required for this position has been assessed at a level # (4) qualifier on a scale of 0-4".
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
Hourly Salary:
(AMUSE B) $16.35
Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:
30 (Part time)
Position Start Date:
2026-04-11
Position End Date:
2026-08-31
Deadline to Apply:
2026-04-2+
This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
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 ****** 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
