at Loyola University Of Chicago in Maywood, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number
8150489
Work Modality
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
Job Category
University Staff
Job Type
Full-Time
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Campus
Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name
PHARMACOLOGY
Location Code
PHARMACOLOGY (06230A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Initially, the successful candidate will perform experiments under direct supervision but, with training, will ultimately be expected to work independently.
The successful candidate will gain experience in techniques that include neurobehavioral phenotyping, drug formulation and administration, western blotting, nucleic acid isolation, qRT-PCR, RNA-sequencing, cell culture, colony management, among many others.
It is anticipated that the position will require training; however, candidates with substantial experience (>2 years full-time lab experience post-graduation) are also encouraged to apply and will be considered for an RAII-level position.
Assigned duties as preformed
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
Qualifications
Masters degree preferred
1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A
Computer Skills
Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint Excel)
Supervisory Responsibilities
No
Required operation of university owned vehicles
No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes
Physical Demands
Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions
Animals, Irregular Hours
Open Date
08/12/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$20.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$16.60/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes-including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.
Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here.
Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33642
