Research Assistant I -Mounce Lab

LRES Corporation; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,868 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking a Research Assistant I to support projects in the Mounce lab. Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree and have lab experience. The role involves conducting experiments, managing supplies, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. This full-time position offers a salary between $16.60 and $20.00 per hour. Join a leading institution dedicated to transformative education and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training is required.
• 1-2 years of job-related experience preferred.
• Must have experience working in a lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support research projects by performing lab assays and analyses.
• Carry out experiments and maintain a lab environment.
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and order additional supplies.

Skills

Research experience

Microsoft Office

Lab inventory management

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Research Assistant I – Mounce Lab

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Position Details

Job Title: RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number: 8151012

Work Modality: Fully In-Person

Job Category: University Staff

Job Type: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name: MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code: MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Supports research projects in the Mounce lab (http://www.mouncelab.com) by performing lab assays and analyses. Carries out experiments as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI), assists PI, research staff, and students with lab procedures and projects.

• Carry out experiments and maintain a project as instructed by PI, with appropriate training
• Monitor inventory of lab supplies and order additional supplies when required
• Gather, organize, enter, and analyze data; perform literature searches and retrieve literature
• Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations
• Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

Education Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree

Experience Required: None

Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job‑related experience

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree and research experience, Master’s degree preferred.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: n/a

Computer Skills: Microsoft office

Supervisory Responsibilities: No required operation of university owned vehicles

Direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands: Standing

Working Conditions: Animals, Infectious Diseases

CLOSING DATES & SALARY

Open Date: 01/09/2026

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate: $16.60/hr

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate: $20/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

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.

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

Supplemental Questions

* Do you have a Bachelor’s degree OR equivalent training acquired through work experience or education?

Yes

No

* Do you have 1–2 years of previous job‑related experience?

• Yes
• No

* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?

(Open Ended Question)

* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Public Job Posting
• Internal Job Posting
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Website
• Other

* How do your personal values align with Loyola University Chicago's mission and values?

(Open Ended Question)

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