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TeachingAssistant-MolecularMicrobiologyLab-MIMM384-Fall2026
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“Teaching Assistant - Molecular Microbiology Lab - MIMM 384 - Fall 2026 at McGill University. Instruct second year undergraduate students. Supervise the laboratory session”
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, Suitable background in cell and molecular biology, Suitable background in bacteriology, Suitable background in microbial genetics, Familiar with the safe laboratory uses of toxic chemicals, Familiar with the safe laboratory uses of infectious agents, Familiar with the safe laboratory uses of all the equipment used during the lab sessions, Authorized to work in Canada, Willing to work in the province of Quebec
Nice to Have
Qualified graduate student applicant, Effective communication skill in French
What You'll Do.
Instruct second year undergraduate students
Supervise the laboratory session
Supervise a follow-up period
Respond to student questions
Instruct students on safe laboratory procedures
Ensure safe laboratory procedures are followed
Report all accidents to the Laboratory Course Coordinator
Grade laboratory reports
Assist in exam invigilation
Assist in exam handling
Invigilate exam reviews
How You'll Work.
Communication Scope
Effective communication skills in English
Full Job Description
**Please refer to the[How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)](https://www.mcgill.ca/hr/files/hr/apply_at_mcgill_university_-_guide_for_external_candidates_en.pdf) 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:** Microbiology and Immunology **Course Title:** Molecular Microbiology Lab **Course Code:** MIMM 384 **Estimated Number of Positions:** 8 **Total Hours of Work per Term:** 130 **Hiring Unit:** _Microbiology and Immunology_ **Course Title and Course Number:** Molecular Microbiology Lab: MIMM 384 **Estimated Number of Positions:** _8_ **Total Hours of Work per Term:** _130 per position_ **Position Summary:** Instruct second year undergraduate students in a practical course on techniques in microbiology. Teaching and supervision of the laboratory session on Wednesdays from 1:30 pm to 5:30 p.m. Supervision of a 1-hour follow-up period on Fridays, depending on the lab exercise, up to 2 hours may be shifted from Wednesday to Friday, as needed. In addition, teaching assistants will provide a specific time to respond to student questions at their discretion (e.g., office hours, emails). Teaching assistants are responsible for instructing the students on safe laboratory procedures, ensuring that they are followed and that all accidents are reported to the Laboratory Course Coordinator. Teaching assistants are also responsible for grading quizzes, laboratory reports and examinations, helping in exam invigilation and exam handling and invigilating exam reviews. **Qualifications:** A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Suitable background in cell and molecular biology, bacterio
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