Research Assistant I- Nishimura Lab

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

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant I for the Nishimura Lab at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The position is full-time and in-person, supporting laboratory work within the SURGERY department.

Primary duties include carrying out experiments, data collection, and assisting with protocols under the PI's direction. Minimum education is a Bachelor's degree with preferred background in chemistry or biology, and 1–2 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training acquired via work experience or education.
• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry or Biology preferred.
• Experience Required: None.
• Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments as instructed by PI, including tissue or cell culture work and preparing reagents.
• Perform techniques and assist with experiments as directed by the PI and senior staff.
• Gather, organize, and record data; perform simple analysis of results and document findings.

Skills

Data collection

Data analysis

Lab techniques

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent training

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Research Assistant I- Nishimura Lab

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Position Details

Position Details Job Title RESEARCH ASST I Position Number 8151030 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 SURGERY Location Code SURGERY (06740A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

• Carry out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assist with experimental procedures involving tissue or cell cultures, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements.
• Perform techniques and assist with experiments specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.
• Gather, organize, and record data. Perform simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporate new protocols and methodology into work as directed by PI and/or senior lab staff.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology
Experience Required: None
Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A

Computer Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

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

Open Date 06/02/2026

Close Date Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $20/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.60/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.

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