Job Title | RESEARCH ASST I |
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Position Number | 8150293 |
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 | The successful candidate will oversee managerial aspects of various lab projects, including ordering and organizing lab supplies. This includes keeping inventory of supplies, preparing reagents, and ensuring compliance with safety/animal protocols. Under supervision, the applicant will plan, conduct, and evaluate the results of experiments. They will develop knowledge of relevant scientific literature, and provide appropriate written/oral documentation of experiments. They will be expected to learn/understand experimental protocols and follow them precisely. This includes troubleshooting when something is not working, suggesting improvements and modifications to existing protocols where needed. They will also teach procedures to others after demonstrating mastery. Experimental work will include cell culture, molecular biology, and maintenance (breeding/genotyping) of mouse colonies. They will perform calculations involving molarity, % solutions, and serial dilutions. They will work as an effective team member, and interact with others in a friendly, professional manner. |
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience | Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Preferred: Bachelors Degree Experience Required: None Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience |
Qualifications | Bachelor's Degree required; 1-2 years previous research experience preferred. |
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses | n/a |
Computer Skills | MS Office Suites, Outlook, Internet |
Supervisory Responsibilities | No |
Required operation of university owned vehicles | No |
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? | Yes |
Physical Demands | Lifting, Repetitive Motions |
Working Conditions | Odors, Animals |
Open Date | 12/06/2023 |
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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 . 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 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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