Research Assistant I-Nishimura Lab

Position Details

Position Details


Job Title
RESEARCH ASST I


Position Number
8151033


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
SURGERY


Location Code
SURGERY (06740A)


Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes


Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assist with experimental procedures involving tissue or cell cultures, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements.
• Perform techniques and assist with experiments specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.
• Gather, organize, and record data. Perform simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporate new protocols and methodology into work as directed by PI and/or senior lab staff.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

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

Qualifications


Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or Biology

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses


N/A

Computer Skills


Microsoft Office Suite

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, Repetitive Motions


Working Conditions
Animals


Open Date
06/02/2026


Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$20/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.


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