Posting Reason:
New Position
Location where work is to be performed:
Main Campus
Session:
2027 Winter Semester | Trimestre d'hiver
Faculty:
Faculté des sciences / Faculty of Science
Unit:
Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Sciences, Students & Casuals
Job Classification:
Corrector (CUPE)
Posting Type:
Cours précis / Specific course
Course Title:
Topics in Biotechnology
Course Code:
BCH4172
Section:
A
Supervisor name (if known):
To be Announced
Date Posted (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/05
Applications must be received BEFORE (YYYY/MM/DD):
2026/10/05
Description of tasks (hours):
Unless specified below, specific allocation of hours to various tasks should be articulated in a description of work negotiated and signed by you and the supervising professor prior to the commencement of work.
Recherche / Research:0
Préparation / Preparation:2
Contact avec étudiants / Contact with Students:0
Correction - Notation / Grading:78
Surveillance / Proctoring:0
Formation / Training:0
Autre / Other:0
Number of positions:
4
Expected Enrolment:
70
Work Start Date:
January 01, 2027
Work End Date:
April 30, 2027
Total Work Hours:
80
Hourly Rate:
Correcteur / Corrector : $32.39 ou/or $38.86 (Sept. 2026 - Aug. 2027)
Undergraduate students will be paid at the lower rate; while graduate students will be paid at the higher rate.
These rates do not include vacation pay nor statutory pay.
Method of Delivery:
In person
Language of Work:
Anglais | English, Français | French
Requirements and Nature of Work:
Nature of Work:
Marking assignments tests and the final exam. Providing feedback to students on their evaluations. Proctoring the final exam. Providing support for the coordination of invited speaker sessions.
Minimum Qualifications:
Ph.D. or M.Sc. candidate in Chemistry with a focus on biomolecular sciences or Ph.D. or M.Sc. candidate in Chemistry with a B.Sc. in Biochemistry or Ph.D. or M.Sc. candidate in Biochemistry, Biology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related field.
Successful completion of BCH 4172, BCH 4188 or an equivalent advanced course in biotechnology/molecular biology is a strong asset.
In-depth knowledge of molecular biology techniques, including gene cloning, expression systems, vector design, and recombinant protein production in heterologous hosts.
All candidates who are not graduate students in Chemistry or Biological Sciences will be required to write a qualification test (unless previously completed).
Successful completion of WHMIS and Occupational Health and Safety workshops is mandatory.
Knowledge of French (reading) is important, as students have the option to submit work and write examinations in French
Additional Information and/or Comments:
All University of Ottawa employees are required under provincial law to successfully complete all mandatory legislated training offered by the University. The list of training requirements may be modified by provincial law. If you are invited to continue the selection process, please notify us of any particular adaptive measures you might require. We may consult with the Health and Wellness sector of Human Resources, if needed. Any information you send us will be handled respectfully and in complete confidence.
The hiring process will be governed by the current CUPE 2626 collective agreement; you can click here to find out more.
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