Lab Helper B

at  McGill University

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Hiring Unit:
Civil Engineering - Prof. Malomo
Position Summary:
Under the direction of the immediate supervisor Prof. Malomo. This position is situated in the Department of Civil Engineering. Tests will be performed in the Jamieson Structures Lab at McGill University, downtown campus. Technical and safety training will be offered by expert technicians.
Main Responsibilities/Duties:

The successful candidate will hold a support role assisting (undergrad/grad) students and post-docs in:

• performing and assist struct-lab members in laboratory tests and experiments, as required
• catalog laboratory material and/or equipment such as previously collected experimental data
• collect and enter data into established inventory databases including Zenodo and the struct-lab SharePoint portal.
• update manuals/datasheets, as required
• The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. For example, incumbents may be asked to perform some elements of Lab Helper level “A” tasks in addition to the above listed functions.

Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Previous experience with concrete mixing and testing, is desirable
• Good working knowledge of online databases, as asset
• High School Diploma with minimal experience in the field of work
• 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
Hourly Salary:

• performing and assist struct-lab members in laboratory tests and experiments, as required
• catalog laboratory material and/or equipment such as previously collected experimental data
• collect and enter data into established inventory databases including Zenodo and the struct-lab SharePoint portal.
• update manuals/datasheets, as required
• The list of functions outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an incumbent. For example, incumbents may be asked to perform some elements of Lab Helper level “A” tasks in addition to the above listed functions