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Position Details
Job Title: RESEARCH ASST I
Position Number: 8150841
Job Category: University Staff
Job Type: Full-Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Campus: Maywood-Health Sciences Campus
Department: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE
Location Code: DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE (06500A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes
Duties and Responsibilities
Position Overview: We are seeking a highly motivated and energetic Laboratory Technician who shares our passion for translational medicine. The Laboratory Technician assists biological and medical scientists by setting up, operating, and maintaining laboratory instruments and equipment, monitoring experiments, collecting data and samples, making observations, and recording results. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
Major Areas of Responsibility include:
* Analyze experimental data and interpret results to write reports and summaries of findings.
* Clean, maintain and prepare supplies and work areas.
* Conduct research, or assist in the conduct of research, including the collection of information and samples, such as blood, water, soil, plants, and animals.
* Conduct standardized biological, microbiological or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses to evaluate the quantity or quality of physical or chemical substances in food or other products.
* Examine animals and specimens to detect the presence of disease or other problems.
* Input data into databases.
* Isolate, identify and prepare specimens for examination.
* Keep detailed logs of all work-related activities.
* Measure or weigh compounds and solutions for testing or animal feed.
* Monitor and observe experiments, recording production and test data for evaluation by research personnel.
* Monitor laboratory work to ensure compliance with standards.
* Participate in research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
* Place orders for laboratory equipment and supplies.
* Provide technical support for scientists and engineers in fields like agriculture, environmental science, biology, and health sciences.
* Set up, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
* Use computers, interfaced equipment, robotics, or high-tech industrial applications to perform duties.
* Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Work Experience
* Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent training via work experience or education.
Qualifications
* Associate’s degree in a science discipline preferred (biology, chemistry, chemical engineering, etc.).
* 1-3 years’ experience in pharmaceutical, food, beverage, and/or cannabis industries.
* Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite and inventory tracking systems.
* Good math and conversion skills.
* Comfortable handling confidential information.
* Attention to detail and willingness to learn and improve.
Certificates / Credentials / Licenses
* Associate’s degree in a science discipline preferred.
* 1-3 years’ experience in relevant industries.
Additional Information
Computer Skills: Basic computing skills
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Required operation of university-owned vehicles: No
Animal or patient contact: Yes
Job Details
Open Date: 05/07/2025
Close Date: [Not specified]
Maximum Salary: $20.00/hr
Minimum Salary: $16.20/hr
Application Instructions
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution, we seek candidates who contribute to our mission. For more information, visit our website. Please answer the following questions:
* Do you have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent training?
* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
* How do your personal values align with our mission?
* How did you hear about this opportunity?
Required documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional documents: [Not specified]
Contact Information
Loyola University Chicago | 773-508-6000
1032 W Sheridan Rd, Chicago, IL 60660
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