Co-op Student (Lab Assistant II)

Job ID

77518

Job Title

Co-op Student (Lab Assistant II)

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

Location

Central Campus

Open Date

2026/07/22

Job Type

Student

Close Date

2026/07/31

Employee Group

Interim

Favorite Job

Department

Nuclear Reactor

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Job Code

COOP01

Existing Vacancy

Yes - Newly Created Position

Contract Duration

15.7 Months

Target Number of Openings

Hours per Week

Posting Details

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 4:30pm, 35 hours per week, 60 minutes unpaid lunch

Education Level

Completed or currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.

Career Level

Prior exposure to a laboratory environment.

Hourly Rate

$18.00

Expected Start Date

September 8, 2026

Department Description

The McMaster Nuclear Reactor (MNR) is a unique combination of commercial operations, research, and teaching facilities. The facility consists of the McMaster Nuclear Reactor and NRB support facilities including Centre for Advanced Nuclear Systems, Small Angle Neutron Scattering, Accelerator, McMaster University Cyclotron Facility, High Level Laboratory Facility, McMaster Positron facility and 9 other cost centres within MNR.

MNR facilitates and enables dozens of investigators from approximately 25 Universities to conduct foundational and translational research by providing operational, analytical, technical, regulatory and project management staffing for faculty-led research initiatives, and training and support services for researchers who wish to work independently.

Nuclear Operations & Facilities has recently developed a hot lab in MUMC and will be producing product, packaging and shipping patient doses of a new radioisotope in support of the North American trials of the product (Ho 166 liver cancer therapeutic)

Job Summary

Provide support to research projects in a laboratory environment. Work is standardized and performed, under general direction and guidance.

Accountabilities

1. Assist investigators in obtaining scientific data by performing standardized laboratory experiments under general supervision and guidance.

2. Observe, detail, record, and maintain accurate records of experimental protocols, conditions, and results.

3. Apply established research methodology to ensure all research material is handled in accordance with established protocols, policies and procedures.

4. Conduct literature searches to support the research project.

5. Seek guidance and direction from Research Staff or Manager.

6. Electrical and mechanical component diagnostic and repair

7. Assist with daily/planned maintenance for various facility equipment

Qualifications

Education: Completed or currently enrolled in a relevant post-secondary program.

Experience: Prior exposure to a laboratory environment.

Assets

• Experience with Pneumatic automation system
• Experience with PLC programming

Nuclear Operations Security Provisions

Security clearances and background checks are necessary due to the sensitive nature of the nuclear facility’s operations and regulatory licensing (Nuclear Safety Control Act) requirements. As a condition of employment for this Appointment, you must successfully complete the appropriate and necessary security screenings / clearances (documentation will follow in a separate email). You will be advised in writing by the University whether this condition has been met upon the University's receipt of the results. If you are unsuccessful in these processes, you will not be able to meet the job requirements and therefore any offer of employment will be rescinded or will result in your employment with the University will be terminated.

Being a Nuclear Energy Worker

You will be declared a Nuclear Energy Worker. Given the nature of the work environment where you will be performing your duties, which includes entering and working in radiological hazardous environments, the University requires the use of protective equipment such as respirators, protective clothing, and gloves, as necessary to enter these areas. The University is committed to fostering a safe and healthy work environment

How To Apply

To apply for this job, please submit your application online.

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