Research Assistant I- Piedras Lab

Research Assistant I
- Piedras Lab

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Position Title:

RESEARCH ASST I

Position Number 8150844

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 Work Day ERP? no

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus

Department Name PHYSIOLOGY

Location Code PHYSIOLOGY (06240A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

The Piedras Lab at the Cellular and Molecular Physiology (CaMP) Department is looking to bring on a new Research Assistant to join our team. The start date will be September 2026, with ideal start date by mid-September. The Piedras Lab research focus is on understanding voltage-gated channels’ role in the nervous system and in primary tumors of the nervous system. We are specifically looking for an individual with training in Physiology for this Level I RA position, with a minimum commitment of one year.

The primary project will be to perform in vitro research on meningioma and or osteoblast cell lines, performing tissue culture, cell biology analysis, immunocytochemistry, and biochemical assays on live cell lines or frozen cell or tissue samples, and (if desired) contribute to manuscript writing and revision work. This position may be ideal for motivated med or grad school hopefuls looking to deepen their understanding of neurophysiology, meningioma pathophysiology, and osteoblast differentiation.

However, this is a demanding position and not for someone who lacks discipline. Interested applicants meeting these qualifications should apply online.

Education Required: Bachelors Degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education

Education Preferred: Bachelors Degree

Experience

Required:

None

Experience Preferred: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience

Qualifications: BS/BA in Biology or related field. Preferred: undergraduate or post-bac research experience in animal physiology

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses: NA

Computer Skills Word and Excel software knowledge, willingness to learn lab specific software as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

No Required operation of university owned vehicles

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions Animals

Open Date 08/14/2026

Close Date Position

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $21.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $17.05/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 www.luc.edu/mission/ . For information about the university’s focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed

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