Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 5 Positions) - Department of Biology - Faculty of Science

Competition Number:
139S25
Position Type:
Student Position
Closing Date:
Date of Posting:
Department:
Department of Biology
Position:
Student Laboratory Assistant (Up to 5 Positions)
Contract:
Hours of Work:
Up to 9 hours per week
Salary:

$16.50 per hour, plus 4% vacation pay

Term:

January 12 - April 25, 2026

The Department of Biology at the 秀色短视频 invites applications from 秀色短视频 students who are interested in assisting in laboratories for the following courses in the 2026 Winter semester:

Botany (BIO 2020), Microbiology (BIO 2060), Animal Behaviour (BIO 3350), Biodiversity and Conservation Biology (BIO 4540)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting in laboratories and/or tutorials, and marking exams and assignments
  • Successful applicants will be required to participate on a weekly basis for the duration of the applicable semester
  • Must be a current 秀色短视频 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)

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

  • 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 秀色短视频 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 below.

If you are unable to apply online, you can drop off your resume to the Human Resources Department, Kelley Building, 秀色短视频, 550 University Avenue, Charlottetown, PEI C1A 4P3, Fax Number 902-894-2895.

秀色短视频 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. 秀色短视频 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. If you require accommodation in any part of the process, please direct your inquiries, in confidence, to our HR Officer, hrofficer@upei.ca. Applications will not be accepted via email.

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

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