Research Assistant I

at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Position Details

Position Details
Job Title 
 RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number 
 8350185
Job Category 
 University Staff
Job Type 
 Part-Time
FLSA Status 
 Non-Exempt
Campus 
 Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name 
 PHYSIOLOGY
Location Code 
 PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?  
 Yes
Duties and Responsibilities 
 Support research projects by performing straightforward lab assays and analysis. Carry out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator. Assist Principal Investigator, research staff and students with lab procedures and projects.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience 
 Education Required: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: Bachelor's Degree 
Experience Required: None 
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications 
 B.S. or B.A. degree in biological or physical sciences. Some experience with small animal surgery, familiarity with tissue cell culture techniques, microscopy, immunohistochemistry protocols and protein biochemistry.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses 
 N/A
Computer Skills 
 Basic Word and Excel software knowledge
Supervisory Responsibilities 
 No
Required operation of university owned vehicles 
 No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?  
 Yes
Physical Demands 
 Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions 
 Animals
Open Date 
 05/18/2023
Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
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 . 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  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.
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Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer with a strong commitment to hiring for our mission and diversifying our faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion (except where religion is a bona fide occupational qualification for the job), national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or any other factor protected by law.

Loyola University Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.