Lab Helper B

at  McGill University

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Hiring Unit:
Department of Geography

Position Summary:

• Assisting and providing guidance to students using the following analyzers: Gas Chromatographs, TOC/TN analyzer, pH and Conductivity meters, Spectrophotometer.
• Assisting and providing guidance to students using the following equipment: Drying Ovens, Vacuum and water filtration pumps, Soil and plant tissue grinders, De-Ionized water still.
• General Lab Maintenance
• Ensuring counters are not overly cluttered and passages are clear
• Ensuring proper safety procedures are followed
• Monitoring fridges and freezers in all labs to ensure they are operating at proper temperatures
• Washing glassware
• Shipping water or soil samples nationally and or internationally for analyses
• Hazardous waste disposal
• Ordering and replacing gas Cylinders running GC and TOC/TN analyzers
• Maintaining excel sheet used by students to schedule time on equipment
• Maintaining chemical inventory in 609 and ordering chemicals needed for Grad student research
• Preparation of equipment for field courses

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities:

• Good communication skills
• Good organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively to students from a mix of educational science backgrounds
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Bachelor’s degree an asset
• At least one year of relevant experience in the field and lab preferred

Location: This position is located in Montreal, Quebec and the work for this position is expected to be performed in Quebec.
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.
Minimum Education and Experience:
High School Diploma 1 Year Related Experience
Hourly Salary:

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