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Research Assistant I

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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 diversity, equity, and inclusion. 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 benefits 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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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Do you have a Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have 1-2 years of related job experience?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

    (Open Ended Question)

  4. * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
Optional Documents