RESEARCH ASSISTANT I - Part-Time (Greer's Lab)

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago in Maywood Health Sciences Campus is seeking a Research Assistant I to support the PHARMACOLOGY laboratory. The role involves performing complex experiments, operating specialized equipment, and collecting data under the guidance of the PI.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree with strong verbal communication and teamwork skills, and offers opportunities to assist in manuscript preparation and scientific presentations while ensuring safety and accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent training is required or preferred.
• Strong verbal communication and teamwork abilities are essential.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out complex experiments and procedures under the direction of the PI, including surgeries on animals or related techniques.
• Operate specialized lab equipment and assist in experimental design and manuscript preparation.
• Analyze results, perform literature searches, and modify protocols as needed.
• Train and supervise students and junior staff; ensure safety and maintain records.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Task management

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suites

Job description

Job Title

Research Assistant I

Position Number

8350285

Work Modality

Fully In-Person

Job Category

University Staff

Job Type

No Response

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

• Carry out complex experiments and technical procedures as directed by Principle Investigator (PI) involving surgery on animals, tissue or cell cultures, and making direct experimental measurements.
• Independently perform experimental techniques and operate specialized equipment required to complete the project. May set up experimental design and lab technique. May assist in writing scientific manuscripts and presenting at meetings.
• Perform in-depth analysis of experimental results. Perform literature searches on computer and retrieve literature from library. Assist in modifying specific protocols and methodology.
• Implement experiments and perform lab techniques specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.
• Train and provide oversight of medical and graduate students, junior lab staff, and other lab users.
• Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations and may assume partial responsibility for safety in the lab. Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.
• Monitors the inventory of essential lab supplies and may assist in ordering additional supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

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

Qualifications

• Ability to clearly communicate verbally
• Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people
• Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions and established procedures
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing
• Ability to work as an effective team member
• High standard of integrity

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office Suites

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Physical Demands

None

Working Conditions

None

Open Date

08/28/2026

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$22/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$18/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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Quick Link for Posting

https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35729