Teaching Assistant

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IMPORTANT: To be eligible for an appointment as a Teaching Assistant for Winter 2026 term, applicants must be enrolled in a McGill graduate program in Winter 2026 term.

Hiring Unit:
Department of Biochemistry

Course Title and Course Number:
Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 - BIOC 220 (Lab)

Name of the Course Coordinator:

Prof. Katie Cockburn

Estimated Number of Positions:
8 (Eight)

Total Hours of Work per Term:
146 hours per position

Contract Period:
Winter Term 2026 – Monday, January 05, 2026, to Friday, May 08, 2026

Position Summary:

• 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.

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 2026 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 either internal or external candidate, based on your current status in at McGill and/or Workday system.

• However, if your current active position/contract with McGill is ending soon, it is best to apply as an external candidate as your access to Workday might be restricted due to contract termination.

All candidates should complete the questionnaire and upload relevant documents such as:

• a copy of the McGill proof of enrollment letter for Winter 2026.

• 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.

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