at Loyola University Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH ASST I Position Number 8350226 Job Category University Staff Job Type Part-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name MICROBIOLOGY Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and ResponsibilitiesBaker Lab
Research Assistant will actively participate in performing experiments including western blotting for viral proteins and plaque assay to evaluate virus production. In addition, the Research Assistant will help with maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. All work will be done under the supervision of the PI, Dr. Susan Baker, or a senior member of the lab such as a Research Assistant Professor or Postdoctoral Fellow.
Minimum Education and/or Work ExperienceEducation Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in biology, molecular biology, microbiology or related field
Certificates/Credentials/LicensesN/A
Computer SkillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
Supervisory Responsibilities No Required operation of university owned vehicles No Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Animals Open Date 04/21/2023 Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants Loyola requires (https://www.luc.edu/coronavirus/#recent\_changes) all Health Sciences Campus Faculty and Staff to be vaccinated (https://www.luc.edu/healthsafetyandwellbeing/covid-19inforesources/vaccineinformation/index.shtml) with the original COVID -19 and Flu vaccines when eligible. Anexemption (https://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/hr/2021/Vaccination%20Exemption%20Form.pdf) for a qualified medical or religious reason may be submitted for review/approval. Diversity and Inclusion Statement Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion As one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion (https://www.luc.edu/diversityandinclusion/) . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits (https://cld.bz/c/sy7N6a?utm\medium=email&utm\_source=transactional&utm\campaign=CldBz-Share-Collection) centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others. Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/24534