Research Assistant II

Research Assistant II

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 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 Work Day 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.

Trains 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

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate - $22.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate - $18.00/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, .

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.