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Student Laboratory Assistants and Markers (Up to 60 Positions for Fall; Up to 60 Positions for Winter) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science *REPOSTED*

Competition Number:
95S22R
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology - Faculty of Science
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistants and Markers (Up to 60 positions for Fall; Up to 60 Positions for Winter)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Varies (approx. 3-4 hours/course per week)
Salary:

$13.70 per hour plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

September 2022 to April 2023

The Department of Biology at the University of Prince Edward Island invites applications from UPEI students who are interested in Assisting in laboratories and/or marking in the following Biology courses in the 2022-23 Academic Year:

Fall Courses:

Current Issues in Environmental Biology (Bio 1010), Introductory Microbiology for Health Sciences (Bio 1060) Human Anatomy (Bio 1210)/Human Anatomy & Histology (Bio 2260), Genes, Cells and Macromolecules (Bio 1310), Zoology (Bio 2040), Ecology (Bio 2220), Plants & People (Bio 3110), Research Methods and Communications in Biology (Bio 3310), Intro Physiology of Cells and Organisms (Bio 3260), Evolutionary Biology (Bio 3820), Marine Biology (Bio 3910) Plant-Animal Interactions (Bio 4660)

Winter Courses:

Human Physiology (Bio 1220), Organisms & Their Environment (Bio 1320), Botany (Bio 2020), Microbiology (Bio 2060), Cell & Molecular Biology (Bio 2210), Genetics I (Bio 2230)/Human Genetics (Bio 2240), Genetics II (Bio 3230), Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (Bio 3240), Animal Behaviour (Bio 3350), Molecular Biology Research Techniques (Bio 3520), Human Physiology & Pathophysiology (Bio 4010), Conservation Genetics (Bio 4130), Environmental Toxicology (Bio 4850)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting in laboratories and/or tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
  • The successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the applicable semester

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Enrolled as a UPEI student
  • Have good communication skills
  • Be WHMIS (Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System) trained or be willing to take the training
  • Must have knowledge of the course material and have an acceptable academic record (min. 2.7 GPA)
  • Indicate if they are applying for Lab Assisting or Marking or both

Note: Priority will be given to students enrolled in a UPEI program; however, recent graduates a encourages to apply.

Applicants wanting to be considered for second term only must apply now and indicate this on their application.

Applicants will only be considered if they include the following information:

  • The course(s) they are interested in.
  • The days and hours they are available to work, (both afternoons and evenings).
  • Current phone number and e-mail address.

Priority will be given to University of Prince Edward Island students in accordance with Recruitment, Selection, Hiring and Employment Policies and the Procedures manual.

 

Application Instructions:

Please submit electronically a cover letter, quoting the competition number, a resume and reference list to be received no later than the closing date via the link posted on the UPEI Human Resources website. Applications will not be accepted via email.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, University of Prince Edward Island, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number (902) 894-2895.

UPEI is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation and believes in providing a positive learning and working environment where every person feels empowered to contribute. UPEI is committed to the principle of equity in employment and encourages applications from underrepresented groups including women, Indigenous peoples, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.

Only those applicants who are invited to an interview will be acknowledged.

UPEI encourages all qualified applicants to apply for job openings; however, in keeping with the terms and provisions of the university’s various employment and collective agreements, first priority will be given to internal candidates.