RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

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

Job summary

A prestigious university in Maywood is seeking a full-time Research Assistant I. The successful candidate will conduct experiments while gaining extensive experience in neurobehavioral phenotyping and other lab techniques. Candidates with a Bachelor's or Master's degree and relevant lab experience are encouraged to apply, especially those with over 2 years of experience post-graduation. The role offers competitive hourly rates alongside comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
• 1-2 years of previous job-related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments under supervision and eventually work independently.
• Gain experience in various laboratory techniques including neurobehavioral phenotyping.

Skills

Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Neurobehavioral phenotyping

Drug formulation and administration

Western blotting

Nucleic acid isolation

qRT-PCR

RNA-sequencing

Cell culture

Colony management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Position Details

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As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.

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.

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Job Title	RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number	8150489
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	Initially, the successful candidate will perform experiments under direct supervision but, with training, will ultimately be expected to work independently. The successful candidate will gain experience in techniques that include neurobehavioral phenotyping, drug formulation and administration, western blotting, nucleic acid isolation, qRT-PCR, RNA-sequencing, cell culture, colony management, among many others. It is anticipated that the position will require training; however, candidates with substantial experience (>2 years full-time lab experience post-graduation) are also encouraged to apply and will be considered for an RAII-level position. Assigned duties as preformed
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience	Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
Qualifications	Masters degree preferred 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills	Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint Excel)
Supervisory Responsibilities	No
Required operation of university owned vehicles	No
Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?	Yes
Physical Demands	Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions
Working Conditions	Animals, Irregular Hours
Open Date	08/12/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$20.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$16.60/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33642