Cardiac Research Assistant: Open-Heart Surgery & Telemetry

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,868 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant (Level I RA) for the Muller Lab in the Cellular and Molecular Physiology department starting May or June 2026. The role involves assisting with animal open-heart surgery, telemetry data collection, and biochemical assays.

Applicants should have a BS/BA in Biology or a related field and preferably some research experience in animal physiology. The position is compensated at an hourly rate of $16.60 to $20.00.

Qualifications

• Research experience in animal physiology preferred.
• Direct animal contact required.
• Proficiency in lab-specific software as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in animal open-heart surgery and related care.
• Collect and analyze telemetry‑aided electrocardiography traces.
• Contribute to manuscript writing and revision work.

Skills

Logical and reasoning skills

Effective communication

Critical evaluation of data and research articles

Laboratory skills (cell isolation, culture)

Open-heart surgery in preclinical models

Education

BS/BA in Biology or related field

1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant (Level I RA) for the Muller Lab in the Cellular and Molecular Physiology department starting May or June 2026. The role involves assisting with animal open-heart surgery, telemetry data collection, and biochemical assays.

Applicants should have a BS/BA in Biology or a related field and preferably some research experience in animal physiology. The position is compensated at an hourly rate of $16.60 to $20.00.