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The research lab of Prof Frigon is seeking an undergraduate casual research assistant in the area of environmental engineering, with a focus of environmental-based surveillance of antimicrobial resistance and infectious diseases. The research assistant will assist a PhD student and a research associate to plan the logistics and establish a sampling campaign of wastewater, surface water and animal manure in the FoodNet Sentinel Region of Monteregie and the watersheds of the Richelieu and Yamaska rivers.
Supervisor: Prof. Dominic Frigon
Position Summary: (1) Contacting partners to coordinate sampling and assist them implementation of the protocols (2) Coordinate transit of material between McGill and wastewater treatment plants (3) Assist with filed sampling if necessary (4) Assist with the laboratory processing of the collected samples. (5) Enter sampling and processing data in logbooks as necessary
The ideal candidate will be pursuing a BEng or a BSc degree in civil & environmental engineering, chemical engineering, bioengineering, bioresource engineering, microbiology, biochemistry, biotechnology, or a related field. They must be an active McGill undergraduate students.
Preference will be given to candidates with previous laboratory experience and a strong academic background in environmental engineering and field studies. Background in microbiology and molecular biology would provide extra considerations.
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