Lab Helper B
McGill University
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Hiring Unit:
Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology
- Assist laboratory personnel with routine laboratory activities, including mammalian and bacterial cell culture maintenance.
- Prepare reagents, media, and other laboratory materials according to established instructions and protocols.
- Assist with sample preparation, data entry, and the recording of experimental information.
- Maintain laboratory records, inventories, and equipment logs.
- Assist with the receipt, stocking, storage, and distribution of laboratory supplies, reagents, and shipments.
- Maintain laboratory workspaces, equipment, and common areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
- Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory documentation, protocols, and datasheets.
- Support laboratory opening and closing procedures and follow established laboratory safety guidelines.
- Perform other related duties in support of laboratory operations as required.
- Experience working in a laboratory or research environment.
- Familiarity with mammalian and/or bacterial cell culture techniques.
- Knowledge of laboratory safety procedures and practices.
- Experience maintaining laboratory inventories and records.
- Experience with data entry and database management.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to follow established procedures and protocols.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Effective communication and time-management skills.
- Bilingual English/French
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.
Knowledge of 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.
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This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.
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Summary
Assist with laboratory activities, sample prep, data entry, maintenance and safety procedures.
Job title
Lab Helper B
Experience level
1 year related experience
Minimum experience
1+ years exp
Industry
education
Location requirements
Strathcona Anat&Dent, no remote work allowed
Salary
$0k+
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Unknown location