Research Assistant II Uchida Lab

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago's Uchida lab in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology seeks a Research Assistant to join the team at the Maywood Health Sciences Campus. The role focuses on studying how cardiac muscle cells remodel their cytoarchitecture under stress, using super-resolution imaging of cardiomyocytes from mice and rats.

The ideal candidate will gain hands-on experience under mentorship, record and analyze experimental data, present results, manage lab logistics, and engage

Qualifications

• Some hands-on laboratory experience (prior experience in tissue culture, animal work, microscopy, qPCR, or western blotting is a plus but not required)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required; Master’s preferred

Responsibilities

• Learn new laboratory skills and gain proficiency in performing experiments under the guidance and mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI) or others
• Record and organize data from experiments and learn to perform analysis of the results
• Learn to present data (prepare figures, presentations, and write results)
• Maintain a healthy, productive research environment by placing orders and organizing the laboratory space
• Openly communicate and work with other people in the department
• Attend seminars and read scientific literature to intellectually contribute to projects

Skills

Lab experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Office software

Job description

Position Number

8151050

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

PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code

PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded?

Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

The Uchida lab in the Department of Cellular and Molecular Physiology (CaMP) at Loyola University Chicago is seeking a Research Assistant to join the team.

The Uchida lab studies how cardiac muscle cells (cardiomyocytes) remodel their cytoarchitecture to grow in response to different stresses. The lab uses super resolution microscopy techniques to image adult cardiomyocytes isolated from mice and rats. The estimated start date is flexible, with the ideal start date between November 2026 – January 2027. This position may be ideal for motivated trainees seeking mentorship and guidance in preparation for professional education (medical/graduate school).

• Learn new laboratory skills and gain proficiency in performing experiments under the guidance and mentorship of the Principal Investigator (PI) or others
• Record and organize data from experiments and learn to perform analysis of the results.
• Learn to present data (prepare figures, presentations, and write results).
• Maintain a healthy, productive research environment by placing orders and organizing the laboratory space.
• Openly communicate and work with other people in the department.
• Attend seminars and read scientific literature to intellectually contribute to projects

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

Minimum Education: Required: Bachelors Degree

Preferred Education: Masters Degree Specify Degree(s): Biological or physical sciences Minimum Experience Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications

Some hands-on laboratory experience (prior experience in tissue culture, animal work, microscopy, qPCR, or western blotting is a plus but not required)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

Bachelor’s Degree

Computer Skills

Standard office software and willingness to learn research based software

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Required operation of university owned vehicles

No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Yes

Physical Demands

Standing

Working Conditions

Animals

Open Date

10/14/2026

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

$20.67

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

$17.79

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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