Research Assistant - Part-Time; Greer's Lab

Research Assistant I
- Part-Time (Greer's Lab)

Job Title
- Research Assistant I

Position Number - 8350285

Work Modality
- Fully In-Person

Job Category
- University Staff

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
- Carry out complex experiments and technical procedures as directed by Principle Investigator (PI) involving surgery on animals, tissue or cell cultures, and making direct experimental measurements. Independently perform experimental techniques and operate specialized equipment required to complete the project. May set up experimental design and lab technique. May assist in writing scientific manuscripts and presenting form in-depth analysis of experimental results.

Perform literature searches on computer and retrieve literature from library. Assist in modifying specific protocols and methodology. Implement experiments and perform lab techniques specific to lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI. Train and provide oversight of medical and graduate students, junior lab staff, and other lab users. Ensure lab environment complies with safety regulations and may assume partial responsibility for safety in the lab.

Maintain a safe and orderly lab environment. Monitors the inventory of essential lab supplies and may assist in ordering additional supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

- 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
- Ability to clearly 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 maintain confidentiality Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing Ability to work as an effective team member High standard of integrity

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $22/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $18/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.