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Research Assistant I

Loyola University Of Chicago

United States, Illinois, Maywood

May 07, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number	8150841
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department Name	DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Location Code	DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	Yes
Duties and Responsibilities	Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Laboratory Technician who shares our passion for translational medicine. The Laboratory Technician assists biological and medical scientists. Set up, operate, and maintain laboratory instruments and equipment, monitor experiments, collect data and samples, make observations, and calculate and record results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs. Major Areas of Responsibility include: Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings. Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas. Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants and animals. Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products. Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems. Input data into databases. Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination. Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities. Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for use in testing or animal feed. Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel. Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with set standards. Participate in the research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations. Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies. Provide technical support and services for scientists and engineers working in fields such as agriculture, environmental science, resource management, biology, and health sciences. Set up, adjust, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment. Use computers, computer-interfaced equipment, robotics or high-technology industrial applications to perform work duties. Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Qualifications	Associate's degree in a science discipline preferred (biology, chemistry, or chemical engineering, etc.). 1-3 years' experience in pharmaceutical, food, beverage and/or cannabis industries. Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and inventory tracking systems experience. Good math and conversion skills. Comfortable handling confidential information. Attention to detail and willingness to learn and improve.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	Associate's degree in a science discipline preferred (biology, chemistry, or chemical engineering, etc.). 1-3 years' experience in pharmaceutical, food, beverage and/or cannabis industries.
Computer Skills	Basic computing skills
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	Standing
Working Conditions	None
Open Date	05/07/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$20.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$16.20/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About 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. 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. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32850