RESEARCH ASSISTANT I

Position Details Position Details Job Title RESEARCH ASST I Position Number 8150489 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name PHARMACOLOGY Location Code PHARMACOLOGY (06230A) Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes Duties and Responsibilities Initially, the successful candidate will perform experiments under direct supervision but, with training, will ultimately be expected to work independently. The successful candidate will gain experience in techniques that include neurobehavioral phenotyping, drug formulation and administration, western blotting, nucleic acid isolation, qRT- PCR , RNA -sequencing, cell culture, colony management, among many others. It is anticipated that the position will require training; however, candidates with substantial experience (>2 years full-time lab experience post-graduation) are also encouraged to apply and will be considered for an RAII -level position. Assigned duties as preformed Minimum Education and/or Work Experience Bachelor's Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education. Qualifications Masters degree preferred 1-2 years of previous job-related experience. Certificates/Credentials/Licenses N/A Computer Skills Microsoft Office programs (Word, PowerPoint Excel) 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, Irregular Hours Open Date 08/12/2025 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 . Quick Link for Posting #J-18808-Ljbffr