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Participates in departmental public relations, communication and promotion of recruitment and career planning activities. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Support to Departmental Teaching Activities Oversees the execution of several undergraduate- and graduate-level teaching laboratories in food science and chemistry. Prioritizes and organizes laboratory schedule (several sections per week each semester). Coordinates experiments and services. Introduces subject matter at start of lab; demonstrates techniques and proper use of equipment; sets up demo equipment to be used in experiments; installs necessary equipment in the teaching lab prior to labs; resolves problems with experiments when labs are in progress; assists teaching assistants (TA’s) during lab sessions. Ensures the provision of materials and set-up of equipment for experiments. Uses, maintains and provides training on a variety of equipment and techniques (pipette usage, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, extraction, food composition testing (fat, moisture, and protein), polarimetry, etc.). Assists and provides training on the analysis and interpretation of data obtained from such equipment and techniques. Coordinates, sets up and provides similar training and demos during short courses organized by the department (mainly during the summer semester). Confers with course instructors to obtain course objectives, course topics, and methodology. Collaborates with them to improve methodology for experiments or to develop and test new experiments; carries out occasional literature searches. In consultation with course instructors, assesses students’ practical and data analysis/interpretation skills in the laboratories (including prelab and postlab assessments using McGill’s learning management system); participates in the correction of students’ written work, such as laboratory reports and assignments; instructs on how to properly complete lab reports. Reviews lab manuals; provides feedback to instructors on any discrepancies and on accuracy of contents. Organizes, schedules, ensures adequate training and oversees work of TA’s and other temporary workers; Provides technical expertise regarding set-up of equipment and materials, execution or demonstration of experiments through weekly meetings with TA’s; provides feedback to course instructors for the purpose of TA evaluations. Acts as liaison between teaching staff and TA’s. Coordinates work of Work Study casual staff hired for lab preparation. Drafts casual employee job postings. Oversees cleanliness and upkeep of premises after lab sessions. Ensures safe operation of lab facility and appropriate handling, storage and disposal of hazardous waste. Maintains an easily accessible storage of commonly used materials and protective equipment (e.g. gloves, paper towels, Kimwipes, disposable pipettes, etc.) Coordinates, contacts various sources to investigate and arranges for new or on-going industrial/institutional field trip visits for courses with or without laboratory. Administrative Responsibilities Orders materials required for teaching laboratories (consumable reagents and media), as well as general supplies/services for use in research labs (e.g., commercial alcohol, lab coat cleaning) and cost charges these to PIs. Maintains inventory of solvents, chemicals or other materials and equipment in teaching laboratories. Contacts suppliers for price quotations. Prepares cost estimates for budget forecasts. Oversees, instructs and coordinates the use, maintenance and repair needs of various scientific tools or technical equipment, particularly the departmental common equipment and facilities (e.g. HPLC, multiplate reader, spectrometers, freezers, food analysis instruments). Oversees installation of new equipment. Attends and maintains up-to-date training for existing and new equipment. Tests and calibrates equipment before being used (e.g. pH meters, melting point machines). Keeps track of bookings, trainings of users, and usage notably using web-based tools. Provides consolidated usage data for departmental users for invoicing for usage or rental fees. Reconciles account. Oversees and assists in repair, maintenance, reorganization, expansion and modification of teaching, research as well as pilot facilities and its equipment. Works collaboratively with any other departmental and administrative staff. Performs accounting functions. Makes purchases with PCard and MMP following university guidelines; monitors and reconciles expenditures; verifies ledgers and resolves discrepancies. Prepares invoices for cost recoveries of user fees. Creates and maintains databases. Produces reports. Coordinates external servicing of equipment as needed. Controls keys for departmental spaces in the Macdonald Stewart Building and the Food Science/Food Chemistry Teaching lab in the basement. Serves on some departmental committees (safety committee, computer users committee) or work groups. Instructs lab users on safe laboratory practices. Identifies and reports unsafe practices, if any, and makes recommendations on remedial action. Assists, guides or may act as a judge in science fair and school science projects competitions by assisting students to undertake food science related projects. Participates and assists in developing, designing and improving content and appearance of department website, displaying units, posters, brochures and handouts, etc. by means of photography and audiovisual tools. Support to Faculty Research Users Has responsibility for departmental equipment used by non-departmental users. Keeps track of bookings, usage and collecting & invoicing for usage or rental fees. Reconciles account. Provides technical expertise and assistance to graduate students and PI’s encountering problems with their research protocols or experiments or proper use of equipment. Oversees Commercial alcohol purchasing, receiving, storage, distribution and annual reporting for teaching and research purpose. Records all transactions for inspection by Custom and Revenue Canada inspectors at any time. Oversees and coordinates the Faculty Solvent / Chemical storage room for receiving, storage and distribution of chemicals /solvents and commercial alcohol. Maintains expertise in relevant fields such as food science, food analysis, and chemistry. The list of duties and responsibilities outlined above is representative and not a complete and detailed list of tasks which may be performed by an employee whose position has been matched to this generic job description. Other Qualifying Skills and/or Abilities: Demonstrated capacity to manage data and use computer programs including Outlook, Internet, MS software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), virtual platforms such as Zoom and MS Teams, Minerva and MMP. Ability to order materials and supplies, track course and maintenance expenses, and maintain financial records in accordance with McGill guidelines. Proven organizational skills. Ability to multi-task and maintain equipment and facilities in a clean, safe and tidy condition when used for multiple simultaneous activities. Attention to detail in all aspects of the work. Proven ability to work independently, train students, and interact with students of all levels. French spoken. As one of Montreal's Top Employers, here is what we offer: Competitive benefits package (Health, Dental, Life Insurance) (if eligible) Defined contribution pension plan (with employer contribution up to 10%) (if eligible) Group Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) Competitive vacation policy Two (2) personal days Two (2) floating holidays Nine (9) "Summer Fridays" - paid days off between the St-Jean Baptiste holiday and Labour Day Paid time off over the December holiday period Tuition waiver for regular employees and their dependents Up to two (2) days of remote work per week where the position permits Before applying, please note that to work at McGill University, you must be both authorized to work in Canada and willing to work in the province of Quebec at the campus where the position is based / located. Knowledge of 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 3 (advanced) on a scale of 0-4. For a definition of our language proficiency levels, please click here. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree - Biology 2 Years Related Experience / Hourly Salary: (MUNACA Level I) $35.04 - $43.42 Hours per Week: 35 (Full time) Supervisor: Associate Professor Position End Date (If applicable): Deadline to Apply: 2025-06-15 McGill University hires on the basis of merit and is strongly committed to equity and diversity within its community. We welcome applications from racialized persons/visible minorities, women, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, ethnic minorities, and persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, as well as from all qualified candidates with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities. McGill implements an employment equity program and encourages members of designated groups to self-identify. Persons with disabilities who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process may contact, in confidence, accessibilityrequest.hr@mcgill.ca. Located in one of the world’s great multicultural and multilingual cities, McGill University is internationally recognized for its excellence as a leading institution of higher education and research. For nearly 200 years, through the work of dedicated people, McGill has been breaking ground in diverse fields and contributing solutions to some of the world’s most significant issues. 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