Research Assistant I — Neuropharmacology Lab

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

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.