Research Assistant I- Visick Lab

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a Research Assistant I to support vital microbiology research. This role involves conducting experiments, gathering data, and assisting with various lab techniques, including Western Blot analysis and molecular biology assays. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, be detail-oriented, and possess a strong commitment to maintaining a safe lab environment. Join a forward-thinking university that values academic excellence and community engagement, and contribute to impactful research while developing your skills in a collaborative setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; equivalent training acceptable.
• Preferred: 1-2 years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

• Carries out experiments as instructed by the PI.
• Gathers, organizes, and records data for analysis.
• Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Data Analysis

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Position Details

Position Details

Education:
Required: Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education. Preferred: Bachelor's Degree

Experience:
Required: None
Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Bachelors Degree

N/A

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

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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Job Title	RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number	8150846
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	Visick Lab: Carries out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assists with experimental procedures involving bacteria, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements. Performs basic lab techniques required to complete the project. Techniques performed may include animal care, Western Blot analysis. Reporter assays, biofilm and motility assays. Gathers, organizes, and records data. Performs simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporates new protocols and methodologies into work as directed by PI and/or senior lab staff. May assist in ordering lab supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases. Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations. Performs techniques and assists with experiments specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI. Performs other duties as assigned. Support research projects by performing routine cultures, western blot, gel electrophoresis and other routine molecular and cellular biology assays and analyses, as instructed by the Principal Investigator (PI) and other lab members.
Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
Qualifications
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Computer Skills
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
Working Conditions	Animals
Open Date	05/08/2025
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$18.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$16.20/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
About Loyola University Chicago
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32873