Research Assistant I- Nishimura Lab

Research Assistant I- Nishimura LabAs 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 DetailsJob Title - RESEARCH ASST IPosition Number - 8151030Work Modality - Fully In-PersonIs this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? - NoJob Category - University StaffJob Type - Full-TimeFLSA Status - Non-ExemptCampus - Maywood-Health Sciences CampusDepartment Name - SURGERYLocation Code - SURGERY (06740A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? - YesDuties 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 educationEducation Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or BiologyExperience Required: NoneExperience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experienceQualifications - Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or educationEducation Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Chemistry or BiologyExperience Required: NoneExperience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experienceComputer Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteSupervisory Responsibilities - NoRequired operation of university owned vehicles - NoDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? - YesPhysical Demands - Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive MotionsWorking Conditions - AnimalsOpen Date - 06/02/2026Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $20/hrPosition Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $16.60/hrAbout 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. With15 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 aSTARSGold-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.