Teaching Assistant (Winter 2026) - Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 - BIOC 220 (Lab)
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
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).
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.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-01-05
Position End Date:
2026-05-08
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-02
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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.
Teaching Assistant (Winter 2026) - Laboratory Methods in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 - BIOC 220 (Lab)
About the role
Please refer to the
How to Apply for a Job (for External Candidates)
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).
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.
Hourly Salary:
$37.34
Position Start Date:
2026-01-05
Position End Date:
2026-05-08
Deadline to Apply:
2025-11-02
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,
accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca
.
About McGill University
McGill University is one of Canada's best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. With students coming to McGill from some 150 countries, our student body is the most internationally diverse of any research-intensive university in the country. McGill was founded in 1821 thanks to a generous bequest by James McGill, and since then, we've grown from a small college to a bustling university with three campuses, 11 faculties, some 300 programs of study, and more than 37,500 students. The University also partners with four affiliated teaching hospitals to graduate over 1,000 health care professionals each year.
The goal of McGill University's social media platforms is to strengthen our community, which includes students, faculty, and alumni. The aim is to provide information on events, campus news and promote networking.
McGill University fosters freedom of expression, while valuing respect and collegiality. We encourage respectful dialogue and reserve the right to remove the following: Comments deemed offensive, vulgar or profane; comments off-topic and/or unrelated to posted content; content that infringes on an individual's privacy or copyright.