Lab Helper A

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Biology (Professor J. Sakata)
Position Summary:

• Animal care husbandry.
• Participate  in experiments investigating vocal communication in songbirds;
•  Assist in data collection for focal experiments, data entry, and database management;
• Animal Care and to some degree histology and microscopy.
• Maintains lab work area in a clean and orderly fashion, including the washing of dishes.
• Most tasks require the individual to be present in the lab but some functions can be done remotely.

   
Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

Experience with live animals; Consistent schedule; Able to work in teams;

Experience and education: Must be approved in the Work Study Program Fall 2022/Winter 2023. Background in biology, neuroscience, or psychology would be

useful. “”Most tasks require the individual to be present in the lab but some functions can be done remotely.

How to Apply:

• External candidates (no current or active working appointments with McGill), utilize your personal email address and NOT your mail.mcgill.ca address or mcgill.ca) to create a profile through the external link: https://mcgill.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/mcgill_careers

• Internal candidates: (you currently have an active position at McGill), utilize your mcgill.ca email address through his/her Workday Welcome Homepage:
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Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE A) $15.53

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

15 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2022-09-08

Position End Date:

2022-12-31

Deadline to Apply:

2022-09-15

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