Employment Opportunities Designed to Help Us Collaborate in Creation!Sr Staff ScientistPosition DetailsJob Title: SR STAFF SCIENTISTPosition Number: 8150705Job Category: University StaffJob Type: Full-TimeFLSA Status: ExemptCampus: Maywood-Health Sciences CampusDepartment Name: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINELocation Code: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? NoDuties and ResponsibilitiesSupports research projects focused on stem cell, regenerative, and lung biology in mice and human.Planning, implementation and analysis of research projects, as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI).Lead mouse colony management, including mouse ordering, breeding & genotyping.Assist tissue harvesting (lung, spleen, blood, BALF, airway), and mouse injections, such as intraperitoneal, intravenous, subcutaneous and intra-tracheal injections.Establish Lung Disease modeling in mice following various established injury protocols.Assists PI, Research Staff, and Students with Lab procedures and projects as needed, such as Immunohistochemistry, Microscopy, Flow Cytometry, Tissue Cell cultures.Maintains overall Lab organization including ordering supplies, preparing reagents, monitoring equipment and compliance with safety regulations.Maintains all Study records in secure files.Trouble shoots problems with methodology.Attends weekly Journal clubs, Department seminars and Lab meetings.Performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Education and/or Work ExperienceMinimum Education:Required: Doctoral Degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Regenerative Medicine, Immunology, Biology of Aging, or other biomedical sciences.Minimum lab experience: 1-2 years of post-graduation job experience. Previous lab experience with tissue cell culture techniques, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry and microscopy are strongly preferred. Ability to use Adobe Illustrator, Image J and Flowjo are strongly recommended.QualificationsStrong interest in science with self-motivation.Fast to learn and apply new skills.Proficiency with mouse colony management and handling.Familiarity with IACUC protocol writing, amendment and ability to follow Vivarium regulations and animal study ethics.Ability to multitask and be flexible in planning, coordinating and generating mice for multiple research projects.Ability to follow existing protocols and establish new procedures following publicly available methods.Ability to function independently and manage own time and work tasks accurately and consistently.Ability to maintain confidentiality.Ability to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis.An effective Team player with strong interpersonal skills.Certificates/Credentials/LicensesN/AComputer SkillsAbility to use Microsoft Office, Prism, and other routine computer software for data analysis.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesNoRequired operation of university owned vehiclesNoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact?NoPhysical DemandsNoneWorking ConditionsNoneOpen Date02/01/2025Close DateSalaryMaximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $70,000/annMinimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $60,000/annSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAbout 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.Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?Public Job PostingInternal Job PostingAgency ReferralAdvertisement/PublicationPersonal ReferralWebsiteOther* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?(Open Ended Question)* Please indicate the highest level of education that you have successfully completed:High School Diploma or GEDSome college courseworkAssociate DegreeBachelor DegreeMaster DegreeDoctoral Degree* Do you have at least one-year of previous job-related experience?YesNoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents:ResumeCover Letter/Letter of ApplicationOptional Documents:Curriculum VitaeOther Document
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