Research Assistant II

Position Details

Position Details


Job Title
RESEARCH ASST II


Position Number
8151026


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
DEPARTMENT OF CANCER BIOLOGY


Location Code
Dept of Cancer Biology (06311A)


Is this split and/or fully grant funded?
Yes


Duties and Responsibilities


Vaziri-Gohar Lab investigates metabolic dependencies in pancreatic cancer models, including cell culture and preclinical models. Our lab welcomes individuals who are eager to learn and conduct studies related to pancreatic cancer metabolism.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs studies related to pancreatic cancer metabolism under the direct supervision of Principal Investigator.
• Analyzes and interprets data from experiments.
• Maintains overall lab organization including ordering supplies, monitoring equipment, and compliance with safety regulations.
• Train students and other staff in research protocols and lab rules.
• Attends monthly journal clubs and lab meetings.
• Presents research results at national and local meetings.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Minimum Education

• Required: Bachelors 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

• 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 oral and written instructions and established procedures.
• Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Ability to work as an effective team member.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses


None

Computer Skills


Basic Computer Skills

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
Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Animals, Irregular Hours


Open Date
04/08/2026


Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$22.00/hr


Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$18.00/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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