Position Details Position Details Job Title: Research Assistant I Position Number: 8151012 Work Modality: Fully In-Person Job Category: University Staff Job Type: Full-Time FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name: MICROBIOLOGY Location Code: MICROBIOLOGY 06220A
Is this position split and/or fully grant funded: Yes
Duties and Responsibilities Supports research projects in the Mounce lab (http://www.mouncelab.com) by performing lab assays and analyses. Carries out experiments as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI). Assists PI research staff and students with lab procedures and projects. Carry out experiments and maintain a project as instructed by PI with appropriate training. Monitor inventory of lab supplies and order additional supplies when required. Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data, perform literature searches, and retrieve literature. Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations. Perform related duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Qualifications Bachelor of Science degree and research experience Masters degree preferred Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: na Computer Skills: Microsoft office
Supervisory Responsibilities No
Operation of university-owned vehicles: No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact: Yes
Physical Demands Standing Working Conditions Animals Infectious Diseases
Open Date: 01092026 Close Date: Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: 20hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: 16.60hr 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 Chicagos mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission. For information about the universitys 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 nations 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 nations top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the countrys 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.
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Quick Link for Posting: https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/34478
Supplemental Questions
Do you have a Bachelors degree OR equivalent training acquired through work experience or education? Yes No
Do you have 1-2 years of previous job-related experience? Yes No
Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? (Open-Ended Question)
How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Open-Ended Question)
How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicagos mission and values? (Open-Ended Question)
Applicant Documents Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter, Letter of Application Optional Documents: