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Hiring Unit:

Department of Microbiology & Immunology

Course Title:

Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry

Course Code:

MIMM 385

Estimated Number of Positions:

Total Hours of Work per Term:

100

Position Summary:
Grading short written answers in quizzes and exams according to an outlined format for the answers.  Entering these grades into a spreadsheet. Assist with the uploading of course content/managing student questions/comments on MyCourses. One of the main responsibilities of the Teaching Assistant is managing and working with the flow cytometer and optimizing the flow cytometry section of the lab.

Qualifications:

Preferably knowledge of Immunology & Microbiology and key research methods and ideally having taken MIMM 211 and MIMM 214, MIMM 314 or MIMM 385. The TA must be enrolled in a graduate Studies Program in Microbiology and Immunology or pursuing a graduate degree with a focus on immunology, and work on a project with a focus on immunology. A solid understanding of immunology and flow cytometry is a must, i.e. optimizing the flow cytometry.

Language Requirements (if relevant): Effective communication skills in English are essential. An effective communication skill in French is desirable.

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.

Hourly Salary:

$38.46

Position Start Date:

2027-01-05

Position End Date:

2027-04-30

Deadline to Apply:

2026-11-01

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, [email protected].

About the company

The McGill Dobson Centre for Entrepreneurship helps people at McGill turn ideas into startups by providing education, mentorship, and practical startup frameworks. It runs programs that take ventures from ideation to fundraising, including the Lean Startup programs, Dobson Bootcamp and Cup, the X-1 Accelerator, and international fundraising tours, with tracks for Life Sciences, Sustainability, and women founders. The Centre draws on university resources and philanthropic support to offer funding readiness, mentorship networks, and access to experienced entrepreneurs and investors, all within a campus-based ecosystem. Its goal is to discover, educate, and cultivate world‑class entrepreneurs and to help them build purposeful companies that contribute to the local and global innovation ecosystem.

Company Size

11-50

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$88.6M

Headquarters

Quebec City, Canada

Founded

1995

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Teaching Assistant Intern - MIMM, Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry

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