Lab Demonstrator OEVI 2P99 Fall D2-1

This position is part of the CUPE4207-1 (Employee Group)One of Canada’s leading comprehensive universities and a Top Employer in Hamilton-Niagara, and ranked #3 as Canada’s Best Employers compiled by Forbes and Statista, Brock University is an inclusive, welcoming campus community that offers a wide range of unique career opportunities for those with passion, energy and expertise. We’re looking for team members who want to help us continue to deliver an exceptional student experience, perform impact-driven research and generate life-changing breakthroughs for our world. Ignite new possibilities for your career. Break through at Brock.Post End Date:July 15, 2024Grapevine BiologyCompensationTeaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds. Employees who do NOT hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the undergraduate rate - $ per hour. Employees who hold a 4-year honours degree or a 3-year pass degree will be paid the graduate rate - $ per hour. In cases where additional duties are required as part of a Teaching Assistant’s duties, these hours shall be compensated at the appropriate Teaching Assistant rate.DutiesThe nominal workload for this position is 10 hours per week (6 hours demonstrating, 4 hours of marking and lab preparation). Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement. Under the direction of the Senior Lab Instructor, the incumbent is required to be familiar with laboratory procedures and present an introduction to the lab, demonstrate laboratory techniques, teach and assist students during the lab, maintain safe lab conditions, be responsible for lab preparation and cleanup, mark lab reports, and attend meetings as needed. Many labs are conducted outdoors and off campus and the incumbent must have a valid Ontario drivers license. He/she may be required to prepare stock solutions, collect samples for quizzes and lab practicals, invigilate midterm and final exams, and perform other tasks as directed by the course instructor. Participation in TA Orientation Day is recommended.Attendance at the Divisional Science Safety Seminar is a departmental requirement.Qualifications1. MSc in Biology or currently enrolled in a graduate program in biology or related discipline or have successfully demonstratedthis course in the last 5 years.2. Demonstrated competence working for at least 3 months in a BIOL research laboratory.3. Familiarity with basic chemistry, biology, sensory studies, and horticulture is essential.