Lab Helper B

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POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Department of Mining and Materials Engineering at McGill University is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Lab Helper B (casual) to assist the Lab Supervisor with experiments in the lab involving characterization of materials with different methods, upgrading of black mass by thermal treatment and flotation, leaching of black mass and analysis of solution and solid samples.

RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in experiment setups involving the separation of black mass components

• Assist with lab testing on selected black mass samples

• Helps in cleaning up before, after, and in between experiments, making sure the laboratory work area is free of experimental sample

• Assist with labelling sample containers, cataloguing laboratory material/samples, collecting and entering data into established inventory databases

• Distribute and track black mass sample

Qualifications: 

• High School Diploma

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Well-organized, self-motivated, and excellent previous work attendance

• Willingness to learn important aspects of the project is a plus

• Previous work experience in a lab environment is an asset

Hiring Unit: 

Department of Mining and Materials Engineering 

Number of Positions: 

1 

Supervisor: 

Professor George Demopoulos

Total Hours Per Week: 

up to 30 hours per week

Hourly Salary: 

$ 17.00

Location: 

McGill Downtown Campus 

« Connaissance du français et de l'anglais: L'Université McGill est une université de langue anglaise où les tâches quotidiennes peuvent nécessiter une communication verbale et écrite en anglais.  Le niveau d’anglais requis pour ce poste a été déterminé comme étant de niveau #4 (qualificatif) sur une échelle de 0-4.» 

“Knowledge of French and 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 on a scale of 0-4.” 

In accordance with Canadian and Quebec law, the present offer is conditional upon your obtaining the appropriate work authorization from any or all of the following as applicable: Citizenship & Immigration Canada, Immigration Quebec and Human Resources & Skills Development Canada (HRSDC). 

Minimum Education and Experience:

High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience

Hourly Salary:

(AMUSE B) $17.00

Estimated Number of Work Hours per Week:

30 (Part time)

Position Start Date:

2026-01-29

Position End Date:

2026-07-31

Deadline to Apply:

2026-02-15

This position is covered by the AMUSE collective agreement.

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].