PHAR 390: Laboratory in Pharmacology

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics

Course Title and Course Number:
PHAR 390: Laboratory in Pharmacology

Estimated Number of Positions:
2

Total Hours of Work per Term:

100 hours per position

Position Summary:

In the weeks before the lab course: 

• Culturing of cells and perform and optimize one lab experiment 

During lab course:

• Be present from 9 am until students are done with the lab work 
• Supervise and teach students in the lab
• Check lab books, grade final reports, help grading student presentations
• Prepare experiments as needed, e.g. seeding cells
• Lab management, e.g. advise students in autoclaving, cleaning and lab maintenance
• Ensure safe and efficient lab work for all course participants
• Provide introduction/morning seminar for experiment

Qualifications:

A Teaching Assistant is a Graduate Student at the Master’s or Doctoral level, at McGill University, employed to assist a course Supervisor. Have ideally taken the course in the past.
Experienced with handling of bacteria and cell cultures (COS cells, CHO cells, lung fibroblast cell lines)
Experienced with 96-well plate assays; luminescence assays
Trained in lab safety (WHMIS), Biosafety cabinet training, hazardous waste management.

Hourly Salary:

$37.34

Position Start Date:

2026-05-04

Position End Date:

2026-05-15

Deadline to Apply:

2026-03-19

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