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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.

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title RESEARCH ASSISTANT III

Position Number 8102822

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses

Department Name MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties and Responsibilities

Qiao Lab- Supports research projects by performing straightforward lab assays and analysis. Carry out experiments as instructed by Principal Investigator (PI). Assists PI, research staff, and students with various lab procedures and projects.

Performs analysis of biological literature, including analysis of primary scientific literature. Analysis requires familiarity with basic methods in microbiology, biochemistry, cell biology and molecular genetics, and the ability to organize productive searches of scientific data bases.

- Carries out literature searches and analyses as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Generates reports on these analyses.

- Generates reports on the literature analyses, requiring strong writing and general communication skills.

- Organizes, curates and updates data bases of the acquired information and the corresponding analyses.

- Maintains orderly records.

- Maintains a safe and orderly working environment.

- Ensures compliance with safety regulations.

- Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

Bachelor’s degree in related field and one to two years of related experience.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences or related fields.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

n/a

Computer Skills

Office Suites

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands Standing

Working Conditions Ventilation, Odors, Animals

Open Date 07/03/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

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.

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 (https://www.luc.edu/academics/schools.shtml) —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 AmeriCorps 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, click here (https://www.luc.edu/hr/facultystaffbenefits/) .

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 (https://www.luc.edu/equity/policyprocedure/universitynondiscriminationpolicy/) .

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