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RESEARCH ASSISTANT II

$20 per hour

Loyola University


Position Details

Position Details
Job Title
RESEARCH ASST II

Position Number
8150853

Work Modality

Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?

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

  • Performs experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator. Will receive training to be able to perform techniques required in experiments. May include tissue or cell cultures and animal surgery.
  • Performs basic lab tasks required to complete experiments. May include preparation of reagents solutions, buffers, and media.
  • Gathers, organizes, and records data. Performs simple analysis of results. May assist with Library and/or electronic research.
  • Monitors inventory of essential lab supplies and order additional supplies as necessary. Maintains orderly record of purchases.
  • Helps maintain a safe and orderly lab environment.
  • Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
  • Performs related duties as assigned.


Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Minimum Education:
  • Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Preferred: Masters Degree Specify Degree(s): Biological or physical sciences

Minimum Experience:
  • Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
  • Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience


Qualifications
  • B.S. or B.A. in Biological or Physical Sciences.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret data.
  • Ability to communicate verbally.
  • Ability to deal calmly and courteously with people.
  • Ability to finish tasks in a timely manner.
  • Ability to follow verbal and written instructions and established procedures.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
  • Ability to work as an effective team member.



Work consists of duties involving several related sequential steps, processes or methods. Duties require consideration of factors and conditions that are apparent and readily verifiable. Work has moderate impact on a specific area. Substantial impact on student or patient well-being, comfort or convenience. Specific, detailed instruction provided for new or difficult assignments. Employee performs recurring tasks independently. Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to patients, families, and co-workers. Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its patients and their families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities. Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect, and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, patient safety, customer satisfaction, and a safe environment. Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.

Personal Relationships: Routine job with interpersonal contact
Internal Contacts: Within Department, Physicians, Students, Management, Faculty
External Contacts: Vendors, Visitors

Working Conditions: Normal light, heat, air, and space in work environment; Occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards
Physical Demands:
Occasionally: Walking, Sitting
Frequently: Standing, Reaching with Arms, Finger/Hand Dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Pushing/Pulling, Lifting/Carrying (Up to 25 lbs)

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
N/A

Computer Skills
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Internet and email applications. Willingness to learn lab specific software as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
No

Required operation of university owned vehicles
No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?
Yes

Physical Demands
Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions
Animals

Open Date
07/02/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$20.00/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 . For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at .

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.


Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy .

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