RESEARCH ASSISTANT I
Position Number: 8350146 | Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus | Department: Surgery | Location Code: 06740A | Status: Part‑time, non‑exempt.
Duties and Responsibilities

Carry out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator.
Monitor inventory of essential lab supplies and order additional supplies when required.
Prepare solutions, buffers, and media.
Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data; perform literature searches and retrieve literature from the library.
Incorporate new information/techniques into experiments with PI approval.
Maintain a safe, orderly laboratory environment and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and zero to one year of related experience.
Qualifications

Organizational skills in scientific tasks and documentation.
Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
Strong verbal communication skills.
Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
Calm and courteous interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Team‑player abilities.
Workflow organization skills.
Capacity to work on routine jobs.
Interaction skills with internal and external constituents.
Experience working with animals, human tissues, or infectious agents.
Interpersonal skills.

Computer Skills

Proficiency with MS Office Suite, internet, and email applications.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions
Lifting, carrying, standing, repetitive motions. Working with animals. No vehicle operation required.
Salary
Hourly Rate: $16.60 – $18.00 per hour.
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, consult www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, consult www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
About Loyola University Chicago
Loyola University Chicago is a Jesuit Catholic university established in 1870, recognized for academic excellence, community engagement, and sustainability. It operates across three primary campuses in the Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy. Loyola offers 15 schools, colleges, and institutes, and is dedicated to educating ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive for a just, sustainable world.
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