Research Assistant I

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

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Research Assistant I

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Position Details

Job Title: RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Position Number: 8150843

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? no

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-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

The Muller Lab at Cellular and Molecular Physiology (CaMP) at LUC is looking to bring on a new Research Assistant to join our team. The start date will be May or June 2026, with ideal start date by mid-May. The mission of the Muller Lab is to deepen our understanding of cardiac cyclic nucleotide cell signaling and physiology, using cell-based systems and animal models. Our research focuses on hemodynamics in normal healthy state to pregnancy to heart failure states. Our lab is a space where as a team we make exciting discoveries while supporting the individual and scientific growth of every member. We value integrity, pursuit of the truth, camaraderie, and creativity. Please check out the lab website (mullerheartlab.org) for more information on the lab’s research and culture.

• 1) logical and reasoning skills
• 2) effective communication
• 3) critical evaluation of data and research articles
• 4) basic-to-advanced laboratory skills encompassing cell to animal physiology (cell isolation and culture, FRET and calcium/sarcomere imaging techniques, protein and DNA assays, open-heart surgery in preclinical models, rodent husbandry and surgery including mouse and guinea pig)

In addition, the individual will receive customized mentoring and career coaching to consider and achieve their professional goals using various strategies:

• 1) Individual Development Plan using SMART goals
• 2) Regular one-on-one meetings with PI