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Life and Physical Sciences Co-op

SCI 3980
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University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Riya Timpog
Educator
3
Timeline
  • June 7, 2021
    Experience start
  • July 17, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • September 1, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Agriculture, Manufacturing, Government, Education, Environment, Cosmetics & beauty, Energy, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Science, Mining, forestry & fishery

Experience scope

Categories
Skills
laboratory skills data collection data analysis research scientific literature review
Learner goals and capabilities

Hiring from U of M Science Co-op connects you with high calibre talent and the opportunity to play a role in shaping the development of the next generation of leaders in the digital economy, research and science.

Exceptional students, personalized quality service and satisfied employers – this is Science Co-op at the University of Manitoba.

OVERVIEW

  • Current Available Programs: Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Physics and Astronomy
  • Available Students: 100+
  • Duration: 12 - 16 weeks between May 3, and August 31, 2021 (some students will be available until December 31, 2021)
  • Hours: 35 - 40/ week or minimum total of 420 hours
  • Salary: average hourly wage is $15/hour. Employers fund salaries for student work placements. There is help available. Contact us to get information on available subsidies, grants, awards and tax credits.
  • Work Set-up: Students may work virtually and/or in-person within Canada, adhering to public health safety orders.

Learners

Learners
Undergraduate
Any level
100 learners
Project
420 hours per learner
Learners self-assign
Individual projects
Expected outcomes and deliverables

The final deliverables will be agreed upon by the educator, student and partnering organization. This would include:

  • Evaluation of the work experience
  • Written or oral presentation of assignment completed
Project timeline
  • June 7, 2021
    Experience start
  • July 17, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • September 1, 2021
    Experience end

Project examples

Requirements

Here’s what U of M Life and Physical Sciences Co-op students can do for you:

  • Basic laboratory techniques including; media preparation and molecular techniques including; PCR and cloning, gel electrophoresis, protein and nucleic acid purification, enzyme assays as well as lab safety protocols
  • Routine operation of instruments; incubators, UV/vis spectrophotometers, centrifuges and liquid handling
  • Sample collection and preparation
  • Data collection, analysis and visualization
  • Research – experiential design; scientific literature searches

Life and Physical Science Co-op students are equipped with a solid foundation of transferable skills which include:

  • Critical thinking and creative problem solving
  • Research, analysis, and project management
  • Communications and writing
  • Digital Technology
  • Independence and teamwork

Students are armed with theoretical knowledge from the following courses:

  • Biochemistry
  • Inorganic and Organic Chemistry
  • Mechanisms of Microbial Diseases
  • Molecular Biology
  • Statistics

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

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  • Q2 - Checkbox