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Research Assistant I
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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)
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. They 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, including collecting information and samples such as blood, water, soil, plants, and animals.
* Conduct standardized biological, microbiological, or biochemical tests and laboratory analyses.
* Examine animals and specimens to detect diseases or 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 record experiments for evaluation.
* Ensure laboratory work complies with standards.
* Participate in research, development, or manufacturing of medicinal and pharmaceutical preparations.
* Order laboratory equipment and supplies.
* Provide technical support to scientists and engineers in various fields.
* Set up, calibrate, clean, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory and field equipment.
* Use computers and high-tech equipment for work 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.
* Ability to handle 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 Details
Physical Demands: Standing
Working Conditions: None
Open Date: 05/07/2025
Close Date: Not specified
Salary Range: $16.20 - $20.00/hr
Application Instructions
As a Jesuit, Catholic institution, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. For more information, visit our website.
Required questions include:
* Do you have a bachelor's degree or equivalent?
* Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago?
Open-ended questions:
* How do your values align with Loyola’s mission?
* How did you hear about this opportunity?
Required documents:
* Resume
* Cover Letter
Optional documents are also accepted.
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