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Teaching Assistant - MIMM 385 - Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry Winter 2027

Montréal, QC
On-site
Posted Sep 27, 2026
1 position

$38 / hour

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Employment type: Part-time, Temporary
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: Master’s degree
Apply by: Nov 2, 2026
Posting language: English
Working hours: 8 hours per week

Job summary

The Teaching Assistant will grade student quizzes and exams while managing course content on the MyCourses platform. Additionally, they are responsible for operating and optimizing the flow cytometer for the laboratory section.

Job details

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). Hiring Unit: Department of Microbiology & Immunology Course Title: Laboratory in Immunology Flow Cytometry Course Code: MIMM 385 Estimated Number of Positions: 1 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, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Candidates must be enrolled in a graduate studies program in Microbiology and Immunology with a focus on immunology. A solid understanding of immunology and flow cytometry research methods is required.