Research Assistant II, Cardiac Microscopy Lab

Loyola University Chicago; Maywood (IL); Vor Ort; USD 25.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Loyola University Chicago’s Uchida Lab in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology seeks a Research Assistant II to join the CaMP team. The role focuses on studying how cardiac muscle cells remodel cytoarchitecture in response to stress using super-resolution microscopy on cardiomyocytes from mice and rats.

Start date is flexible, with ideal timing between Nov 2026 and Jan 2027. The position emphasizes mentorship and preparation for medical or graduate education, with hands-on

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree required; masters preferred in a biological or physical science.
• 1–2 years of experience required; 3–5 years preferred.
• Some hands-on lab experience with tissue culture, animal work, microscopy, qPCR, or western blotting is a plus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Aufgaben

• Learn laboratory techniques and perform experiments under mentorship.
• Record and organize data and analyze results.
• Prepare figures, presentations, and write results.
• Maintain a productive lab environment by ordering supplies and organizing space.
• Communicate effectively with department colleagues.
• Attend seminars and read literature to contribute to projects.

Kenntnisse

Laboratory experience

Verbal communication

Written communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Masters Degree in Biological or physical sciences

Tools

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

Loyola University Chicago’s Uchida Lab in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology seeks a Research Assistant II to join the CaMP team. The role focuses on studying how cardiac muscle cells remodel cytoarchitecture in response to stress using super-resolution microscopy on cardiomyocytes from mice and rats.

Start date is flexible, with ideal timing between Nov 2026 and Jan 2027. The position emphasizes mentorship and preparation for medical or graduate education, with hands-on