Mentored Research Assistant — Cardiac Physiology Lab

LRES Corporation; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant I in the Muller Lab (CaMP) at the Health Sciences Campus in Maywood, IL. The role focuses on cardiac cyclic nucleotide signaling using cell-based systems and animal models.

The lab emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and scientific growth; start date is May or June 2026 with a strong mentoring component to support career development.

Qualifications

• Strong logical and reasoning skills.
• Effective communication.
• Ability to critically evaluate research data and articles.
• Experience with cell-to-animal physiology techniques.
• Familiarity with rodent husbandry and surgery.

Responsibilities

• Join the Muller Lab to study cardiac signaling using cell-based systems and animal models.
• Start date May or June 2026, with mid-May preferred.
• Contribute to research on hemodynamics from healthy states to disease.
• Collaborate within a team that values integrity, growth, and creativity.
• Engage in mentoring and development activities to advance professional goals.

Skills

Logical reasoning

Effective communication

Critical evaluation of data

Basic laboratory skills

Tools

FRET imaging

Calcium imaging

Protein assays

DNA assays

Rodent surgery

Job description

Loyola University Chicago invites applications for a Research Assistant I in the Muller Lab (CaMP) at the Health Sciences Campus in Maywood, IL. The role focuses on cardiac cyclic nucleotide signaling using cell-based systems and animal models.

The lab emphasizes integrity, collaboration, and scientific growth; start date is May or June 2026 with a strong mentoring component to support career development.