Research Assistant

Research Assistant I

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 .edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website .edu/transformativeed.

Job Title - RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number - 8150489

Work Modality

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

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 performed

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.

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

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $20.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $16.60/hr

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 Ameri Corps 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, .

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