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Life and Physical Sciences Co-op

SCI 3980
Closed
University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
RT
Riya Timpog
Educator
3
Timeline
  • February 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • March 13, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • March 13, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • May 1, 2021
    Experience end
Experience
3 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any
Agriculture, Manufacturing, Science, Government, Education, Environment, Energy, Hospital, health, wellness & medical, Cosmetics & beauty, Mining, forestry & fishery
Categories
Product or service launch Education
Skills
research scientific literature review laboratory skills data collection data analysis
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, Microbiology, and Genetics
  • Available Students: 7
  • Duration: 12 - 16 weeks between January 4, and April 30, 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
Undergraduate
Any level
7 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
  • February 1, 2021
    Experience start
  • March 13, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • March 13, 2021
    Mid-Term Check-in
  • May 1, 2021
    Experience end
Project Examples

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

Be available for a quick phone / video call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.

Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.