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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 ASST I

Position Number 8150478

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

+ Carries out experiments as instructed by Principle Investigator (PI). Assists with experimental procedures involving tissue or cell cultures, preparing reagents and solutions, and making direct experimental measurements.

+ Performs basic Lab techniques required to complete the project. Techniques performed may include animal surgery, animal care and Western Blot analysis.

+ Gathers, organizes, and records data. Performs simple analysis of results. May assist with library and/or electronic research. Incorporates new protocols and methodologies into work as directed by PI and/or Senior Lab Staff.

+ May assist in ordering lab supplies when required. Maintains orderly records of purchases.

+ Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations.

+ Performs techniques and assists with experiments specific to Lab and in accordance with direction from individual PI.

+ Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

+ High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

+ No previous work-related experience required; 1 – 2 years preferred

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 verbal and written instructions and established procedures

+ Ability to maintain accuracy and consistency

+ Ability to perform basic filing, office procedures and word processing

Personal Relationships:

+ Routine job with interpersonal contact

+ Internal Contacts: Within Department, Cross-departmental, Physicians, Students, Management, Faculty

+ External Contacts: Visitors

Working Conditions:

+ Normal light, heat, air and space in work environment. Occasional exposure to unpleasant physical conditions and/or health & safety hazards.

Physical Demands:

+ Occasionally: Walking, Sitting

+ Frequently: Standing, Reaching with Arms, Finger/Hand Dexterity, Talking, Hearing, Seeing, Pushing/Pulling, Lifting/Carrying (Up to 25 lbs)

Loyola is committed to providing care that is safe. It is expected that all Loyola employees will perform their job function in a professional and competent manner that constantly seeks to reduce the risk of harm to Patients, Families and Co-workers.

Loyola is committed to the continuous improvement of the services it provides to its Patients and their Families. All Loyola employees are expected to participate in quality improvement activities.

Responsible for consistently demonstrating our Magis values of Care, Concern, Respect and Cooperation through teamwork and effective communication in an effort to prevent and solve problems and to achieve quality outcomes, Patient safety, customer satisfaction and a safe environment.

Responsible for developing and maintaining an environment of service excellence as outlined in the Service Excellence standards.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

General computer skills, Microsoft Office, etc.

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Animals

Open Date 10/15/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $23.00/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $16.20/hr

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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